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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.
Mar 26, 2024 · 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.
Jun 26, 2019 · Bernd Biege. Updated on 06/26/19. Allan Baxter / Getty Images. Should you visit Drogheda? To be fair, at a first glance, the twin north of Dublin is not really much to write home about. But then again, churches, Georgian architecture, a splendid medieval town gate, and the head of St. Oliver Plunkett might make a short visit well worth your while.
Jan 2, 2024 · The town, which is one of Ireland’s oldest, is mainly based in Louth, although the Southern edges are based in County Meath. In the guide below, you’ll find a clatter of things to do in Drogheda, from tours and ancient sites to pubs where you’ll find a mighty pint of Guinness.
Jan 26, 2020 · Drogheda, by the Boyne Estuary in East Ireland, is a town with captivating history in its backyard. The Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site is a complex of three massive passage tombs dating back as far as 5,200 years and loaded with enigmatic stone carvings.
Drogheda had a population of 44,135 inhabitants in 2022, making it the eleventh largest settlement by population in all of Ireland, and the largest town in the Republic of Ireland by both population and area. It is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before it enters the Irish Sea.
Buy. Eat. Drink. Sleep. Connect. Go next. 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. Understand [ edit]
