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- Drogheda is an industrial town in County Louth, astride the River Boyne on the east coast of Ireland. Its turbulent history is reflected in its medieval fortifications, while nearby are ruined monasteries and the must-see Neolithic complex of Brú na Bóinne.
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Drogheda (/ ˈ d r ɒ h ə d ə, ˈ d r ɔː d ə / DRO-həd-ə, DRAW-də; Irish: Droichead Átha [ˈd̪ˠɾˠɛhəd̪ˠ ˈaːhə], meaning "bridge at the ford") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 42 km (26 mi) north of Dublin city centre.
6 days ago · Drogheda, urban district and seaport on the southern border of County Louth, Ireland. Drogheda lies along the River Boyne about 4 miles (6.5 km) from its mouth. Drogheda was a stronghold and trading post of the Norsemen in the 8th–11th century and of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century.
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- Millmount Fort
- St. Mary’s Church of Ireland
- Saint Laurence Gate
- St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
- St. Peter’s Church of Ireland
This fortification sat above the town, and still does, accompanied by a courtyard and small selection of buildings. It originally would have been the main asset of defence throughout Drogheda’s history. It has played a crucial part throughout the times and if it could tell its own tale, it would tell you of the Norman settlement, the Cromwell invas...
This church was built in 1807 in the grounds of a monastery owned by Carmelites prior to the Norman invasion. Some headstones in the surrounding grounds have dates of the 17th century on them. The church has now been restored into an interactive museum and some of the original monastery is in the churchyard. If you love the creepiness of graveyards...
This gate was built in the 13th century and still has a lot of the old wall beside it. It’s still to this day, one of the points of pride of Drogheda town. It would have been an outer defence gate and the original smaller gate would have lain just inside of it, but unfortunately, there is no evidence of the smaller gate left. It is facing estuary w...
This church was built in the French Gothic style with local limestone in 1884. Originally, there were no Catholic Churches within Drogheda’s town walls but after a wealthy Catholic swayed the decision process, the first church was built on this plot of land in 1793. The above church itself is a spectacular build and beautiful to see but I actually ...
This church is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and contrasts the previously mentioned site on West St. This specific site has been used for churches since before 1186 and there are remnants of 13th-century buildings and tiles on the grounds. The current church was renovated in 1999 after an arson attack but the surrounding graveyard ...
- Newgrange. Brú na Bóinne’s star monument is also the oldest on the site. Newgrange dates from 3200 BC, before the Egyptian Pyramids were built. This circular mound has a diameter of 80 metres and is ringed by 97 kerbstones, the most decorative of which is the astonishing Entrance Stone, etched with spirals.
- Knowth. At Knowth there’s a large mound, 95 metre across at its widest point, encircled by 18 smaller satellite mounds. The entrances to the tombs at Knowth have marvellous stone settings made with granite and quartz.
- Dowth. The final monument to visit at Brú na Bóinne is this passage tomb as old as 4,500 years, and the second oldest on the site after Newgrange. Dowth isn’t as famous as its neighbours, and you can access the site directly from the road instead of joining tours via the visitor centre like at Newgrange and Knowth.
- Highlanes Gallery. After the Franciscans departed Drogheda in 2000 following a 760-year stay in the town they donated their church to the municipality.
- Kick-start your day with a coffee from Moorland’s. Moorland’s Cafe has been keeping locals and tourists caffeinated since the 1940s. In a time when the Costas and Starbucks of the world dominate, it’s rare (and pretty damn impressive) to hear of a cafe operating this long.
- Have a nosey at St. Laurence’s Gate. St. Laurence’s Gate was built back in the 13th century as part of the walled fortifications of the medieval town of Drogheda.
- Visit the Boann Distillery. If whiskey is your thang (yes, thang…) a guided tour around this place should be on your list of things to do in Drogheda during your trip.
- Discover the story of Oliver Plunkett (one of the more unusual things to do in Drogheda) It’s inside the beautiful St. Peter’s Church on West Street in Drogheda that you’ll find the head of St. Oliver Plunkett, a 17th-century Irish saint.
Drogheda is the gateway to the world famous Boyne Valley region and the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Newgrange. Rich in heritage yet young at heart, the largest town in Ireland still has a village feel and a wealth of unique attractions within walking distance of each other.
Enjoy Drogheda's History. Wander the narrow streets of Drogheda, overlooked by Millmount Museum, and see why the restaurants in Drogheda have made this town a foodie destination. Visit one of the great theatres and galleries in the town to see the... Keep reading.
