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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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- 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.
News from Drogheda with The Drogheda Independent. Local Drogheda News and Sport, Entertainment, Business & Lifestyle news for Drogheda.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 26, 2019 · Drogheda straddles the mouth of the Boyne and is the southernmost town in County Louth. Part of Drogheda was once in County Meath. Long known as a bottleneck on the road from Dublin to Belfast, it is now bypassed via the Boyne bridge and the M1, a connection locals might wish to have existed in Cromwell's time. Derick Hudson / Getty Images.
- Bernd Biege
Feb 11, 2022 · Location. Drogheda is situated in the south of County Louth. It’s a 20-minute drive from Slane, a 35-minute drive from Navan and a 45-minute drive from Trim. 2. Home to heaps of history. The ancient town of Drogheda is the perfect base for those interested in Irish history.
News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines | RTÉ. Concerns investment not matching growth in Drogheda. Drogheda has a population of 44,135 and is expanding rapidly, but some local groups...
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