Discover the Gems of Drogheda

A fun, treasure hunt-style campaign that brings people into local businesses, boosts town centre footfall, and creates a shared experience both online and offline.

Get your business featured. Drive new customers. Be part of a campaign that puts Drogheda first.

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Meet the ‘Gems of Drogheda’: Our Local Businesses

Featured Businesses
Tuites Butchers
Tuites Butchers

Tuites Butchers Drogheda. Award-winning family butcher. 100% traceable Irish beef, pork, lamb. Homecured bacon & ham. 3 locations. Est. generations.

The Coffee Box
The Coffee Box

The Coffee Box Drogheda. Ariosa coffee, toasties & sweet treats. 3 locations: George's Square, Newtown Blues, LIDL Donore. Founded 2018. Community events.

Escape Rooms Drogheda
Escape Rooms Drogheda

Escape Rooms Drogheda. Real-life puzzle rooms + VR adventures. Team building, family fun, birthday parties. Bachleor's Lane. Book: 083 807 0177

Gems of Drogheda is a month-long local business campaign designed to showcase the best of Drogheda through an interactive quest experience. Participants visit participating businesses, solve puzzles or clues based on each venue’s product, service, or in-store experience, and share snippets of the journey on social media.

The campaign is powered by Louth County Council and Escape Rooms Drogheda and is part of the wider effort to support local spending, town centre activity, and community connection.

  • Featuring your business in Gems of Drogheda gives you a chance to:

    • Be listed in the DCN business directory.

    • Receive one month of promotion across our campaign channels.

    • Be featured in a video spotlight.

    • Get a dedicated page on our website.

    • Be promoted directly to DCN members throughout the campaign.

    • Increase visibility through a fun, engaging activity that combines in-person visits with online sharing.

  • Businesses take part by offering one of the following:

    • A clue, puzzle, or challenge based on your product, service, or venue.

    • A prize or giveaway for winners.

    • A small registration contribution to support the campaign.

    • Optional sponsorship for additional visibility.

    Participants will follow the quest trail, visit your business, solve your clue, and share their experience on social media. It’s a simple way to turn curiosity into footfall and discovery into repeat visits.

  • Your business will be:

    • Included in the Gems of Drogheda quest trail.

    • Added to the DCN directory.

    • Promoted through social media and email to DCN members.

    • Featured in campaign content, including video and website promotion.

    • Part of a town-centre initiative built to create energy, engagement, and local spend.

  • This is not just a listing campaign — it’s an experiential activity. The quest combines:

    • Offline discovery through business visits.

    • Online promotion through shared snippets and campaign posts.

    • Interactive engagement through puzzles, clues, and prizes.

  • If you’d like your business to be part of Gems of Drogheda, register your interest today and we’ll send you the next steps.

Register Your Business

Gems of Drogheda Quest: How to Participate

Build Your Team: 3-6 players per team | Age groups: Teens, Adults | Choose your captain

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Captain Registers Team: Submit all team member names | Deadline: 25 May

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Quest Day (29-30 May): Pick up your clue pack → Visit featured local businesses → Solve riddles at each gem location → Collect stamps/codes

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Finish & Win: Submit completed quest card at the final checkpoint | Prizes awarded to top teams in each category

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register as a participant