11/12/2025
People will get the chance to buy a picture by late Drogheda photographer Jimmy Weldon at a Christmas Pop-Up Shop on West Street from today Thursday 11th to 21st December.
It is being organised by his wife, Katherina, to honour his memory and celebrate his immense contribution to Drogheda’s cultural life. The sale is of excess books and pictures from Jimmy’s immense archive.
His wife told the Drogheda Leader that she also hopes to hold an exhibition of his work next year, adding that there are thousands of pictures to choose from.
Jimmy, who was so well regarded for his Jimmy’s People series of books, died after a short illness in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2022 at the age of 69.
His photographs first appeared in the Drogheda Leader over 30 years ago and we also featured a weekly page of his pictures called ‘Jimmy’s People’ for a number of years.
He documented the growth of the town over many years and covered countless events and knew everyone.
The collection on display features local people, familiar scenes, and landmark moments, offering the public a rare chance to view and acquire pieces of his work.
Local charities will be supported by proceeds from the sale, continuing Jimmy’s long-standing commitment to community and social good. The charities that will benefit are the Gary Kelly Centre, Drogheda Samaritans and The Red Door Project.
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