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- Drogheda (/ ˈdrɒhədə, ˈdrɔːdə / 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.
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It is located on the Dublin–Belfast corridor on the east coast of Ireland, mostly in County Louth but with the south fringes of the town in County Meath, 40 km (25 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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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.
- Our Favourite Things to Do in Drogheda
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- What to Do in Drogheda: Where Have We missed?
- FAQs About The Various Things to See in Drogheda
I’m going to kick-start this drive with what we think are the best things to do in Drogheda – these are things we’ve done once or more over the years, and have enjoyed. Below, you’ll find everything from the brilliant Millmount Fort to some of the towns more unique attractions along with a couple of food and drink recommendations.
Now that we have our favourite things to do in Drogheda out of the way, it’s time to see what else this corner of Louth has to offer. Below, you’ll find plenty of other things to see in Drogheda, along with lots of nearby attractions.
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places to visit in Drogheda from the guide above. If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘What are the best places to visit near Drogheda?’ to ‘What is there to do when it rains?’. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
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.
Drogheda (pronounced /ˈdrɒhədə/ or /ˈdrɔːdə/) (Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Bridge of the Ford") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km (35 mi) north of Dublin.
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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