1988, a great year for music in Ireland.The Pogues Fairytale of New York went to Number 1 in the charts.So did U2s Desire and Enya with Orinoco Flow.Paddy Reilly had success with his Flight of Earls,and even Jack Charlton with The Republic of Ireland soccer squad made it to number 1 in the charts with their song The Boys in Green.In Dublin, the 1988 Eurovision song contest was held,and it was won by a young French-Canadin girl called Celine Dion. In Drogheda a new music venue was born. Eamonn & Irene Mc Hugh opened their premises in the heart of Drogheda, Co. Louth. Mc Hughs is a genuine,traditional Irish family owned and family run pub.This pub is as real as it gets.Mc Hughs Venue is a modern,purpose built venue that is perfect for live performances.It is probably one of the best live venues in Ireland,and certainly is in the Louth area. The venue has hosted many of Irelands top acts, bands and comedians which include: The Coronas, Jerry Fish,Damien Dempsey, Aslan,Horslips, The Blizzards, The Delerentoes, Dirty Epics, Mick Flannery, Kila, Jack L, Director, Duke Special, Maria Doyle Kennendy and many others. Comedians PJ Gallagher,Jason Byrne,Ardal "Father Dougal" O Hanlon
Discover all 3 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2026-2027 at McHugh's.
McHugh's hosts concerts for a wide range of genres from artists such as Kila, These Charming Men, and Anna KiaRa, having previously welcomed the likes of Green Week (A Green Day Tribute Act), Chief Keegan, and Fraught.
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Green Week (A Green Day Tribute Act) Numbskull Narrative
McHugh's, Drogheda, Ireland 1-3 Cord Rd, East Drogheda
McHugh's, Drogheda, Ireland 1-3 Cord Rd, East Drogheda
Fraught, Their Last Stop, and Superstatic
McHugh's, Drogheda, Ireland 1-3 Cord Rd, East Drogheda