Night-Time Economy
The Night-Time Economy refers to the activities, services and experiences that take place between 6pm and 6am.
It includes cultural activities, entertainment, hospitality, events and community life, shaped by the people who live, work and spend time in towns after dark.
Across Ireland, national policy recognises the night as an important part of how towns function — socially, culturally and economically — and how people connect and experience place after dark.
National Night-Time Economy: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport – Night-Time Economy Unit
Drogheda Pilot
Drogheda is the first town to go live under Ireland’s national Night-Time Economy pilot programme.
The pilot builds on Drogheda’s existing night-time culture and supports the town’s ambition to become Ireland’s East Coast Alternative — authentic, creative and locally led.
The Sound Town Vision document sets out the next chapter for Drogheda’s night-time economy, with delivery steered by the Drogheda Purple Flag Working Group.
Resources
Mapping Your Audience - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
