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Drogheda is a
thriving port town sitting on the majestic River Boyne in south
County Louth. It is well located on M1 Corridor between Dublin and
Belfast and on the Intercity train line. Drogheda is also located a
mere 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Drogheda is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic towns. It was
chartered in 1194 AD by the Norman King John. Known as the "Gateway
to the Boyne Valley" Drogheda is associated with some of the most
momentous events in Irish history - The Battle of the Boyne,
Cromwell's Siege, St Oliver Plunkett, Poynings Law and the surrender
of the Irish Chieftains to the English King.
The medieval town of Drogheda contained monasteries of a number of
different religious orders and their ruins can be found in various
parts of the town, together with the wonderful barbican tower of the
ancient walls. Close to the tower are some of the elegant town
houses built in the 18th century. The former St. Mary’s church has
been beautifully restored to recreate the fascinating world of
ancient Drogheda. Visitors have the opportunity to dress up in 17th
century costume or see how they would look in a Cromwellian or
Norman soldier’s helmet. Above the town is Millmount, where the 19th
century garrison barracks and Martello tower have been transformed
to a visitors centre with art gallery and craft shops and one of the
very best museums in the country. The most venerated possession is
preserved in St. Peter’s Church, the head of St. Oliver Plunket,
Archbishop of Armagh, who was executed in London in 1691.
Drogheda to-day is a thriving town is full of life. Shops, pubs,
clubs and all kinds of entertainment abound. The traditional heart
of the town has been part pedestrianised and is a comfortable and
welcoming place to shop. The town and environs host a number of
annual festivals and other organised events such as the Samba
Festival, the Arts Festival and Laytown Races on the strand. Other
horse racing events are close by at Navan and Fairyhouse.
Some of the best golf courses in the country are within the Drogheda
hinterland. The renowned County Louth Golf Club (Baltray) is just 5
km from the town. This wonderful course has long played host to some
of Ireland's finest tournaments including the Nissan Irish Open in
2004 and the 3 Irish Open in 2009. Seapoint Golf Club is 9km while
the Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club in County Meath is just 10 km
away.
The River Boyne rises near Newberry Hall in Co. Kildare and meanders
its way in a north easterly direction for 110 km through counties
Offaly, Meath and Louth before entering the Irish Sea below
Drogheda, between the townlands of Mornington and Baltray. The Boyne
has extensive stocks of wild brown trout and also has a good run of
salmon and sea trout in summer and autumn. The main salmon and sea
trout fisheries are located on the lower reaches of the river
between Navan and Drogheda.
Whatever your reason to visit Drogheda you will find many excellent
things to see and do. You are sure to enjoy a friendly welcome and
famed Irish hospitality |
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