Drogheda, Boyne Valley has been announced as the location for the world famous Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018.
Sandwiched between Dublin and the Northern Irish border the Boyne Valley is expected to become one of must visit regions in 2018 thanks to Ireland's biggest cultural event the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann taking place in Drogheda.
From the 12th to 19th August 2018 the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will attract hundreds of artists to the country's largest family festival who will perform to an expected audience of 400,000. The event is the world's largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance.
Boyne Valley was once Ireland's ancient capital, home to some of they country's most mythical landscapes including a collection of UNSECO world heritage sites dating back 5,000 years. It is also one of Ireland's most accessible destinations only 20 minutes from Dublin International Airport.
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will showcase Ireland's rich cultural history and to allow visitors to explore Boyne Valley's unique history, culture and beauty the Discover Boyne Valley tourist board have created a series of routes and tourist offerings.
