The lighthouse audio trail in Mornington was formally launched by Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Sharon Tolan. The trail has been signposted with the support of Drogheda Port Company.
The signage and mapping contain a QR Code to listen to original poetry from Jessica Traynor, Wandering Lighthouses and Driftwood Fire, set to music by Róisín Ward Morrow and new songs from SJ McArdle To the Lighthouse and The Ship of Theseus. Jackie Hudson Lalor created the limited edition print Mornington at Night.
Artists SJ McArdle, Jackie Hudson Lalor, Jessica Traynor, Laura Sheeran and Róisín Ward Morrow have created an audio experience mirroring the landscape and the tales surrounding it. Come along and enjoy the beautiful estuary accompanied by the unique soundtrack of the lighthouse project.
The project is a site-specific response to lighthouses around Ireland, curated by Dani Gill and produced in partnership with the Arts Council. Droichead Arts Centre, and Meath County Arts Office collaborated with the project to offer five artists the site of Mornington, County Meath in conjunction with Drogheda Port Company.
Mornington is home to three light houses (the North, West and East light) along with the additional architecture of: Lady’s Finger, the Maiden’s Tower and the ancient beacons where fires were originally lit before the presence of lighthouses.