Drogheda (Irish: Droichead Átha, "Bridge of the Ford") is a large town on the east coast of Ireland. It is midway between Dundalk to the north and Dublin to the south.
- Newgrange. Neolithic burial mound. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the Neolithic times before the Celts had arrived on the island, Newgrange is a huge passage tomb. Older than both Stonehenge and the pyramids, it's a World Heritage Site. The unique and advanced design of this tomb includes a lightbox that beams a shaft of light into the tomb only on the winter solstace. It is part of the Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Droheda, local buses run out to the visitor centre.
- St. Peter's Church, West Street. In the town centre contains a shrine to St. Oliver Plunkett. Relics on display there include some of his bones and, most notably, his severed head.
- Highlanes Gallery, St. Laurence St, +353 41 980-3311. M-Sa 10:30-17:00. A municipal gallery for Drogheda and the north east, aims to be one of the islands most important visual art spaces preseting a dynamic and diverse programme of temporary exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection. The gallery is in a former Franciscan church and has a 54-seat cafe, run by Andersons Cafe and a craft and design hub for the region-Louth Craftmark. Free.
- Saint Laurence Gate, St. Laurence Street. 13th-century Barbican tower which once served as part of the walled defences of the town as well as access in and out of the town from the east. No entry is allowed to the tower.
- Millmount Museum & Tower, Barrack Street, +353 41 983 3097. Easily one of the most dominant features in Drogheda is the Martello Tower located at Millmount. The site dates back to the 12th century and was used as a strategic point throughout the history of Drogheda from the Siege of Drogheda by Oliver Cromwell to the Irish Civil War. The tower and museum are open to the public. Museum: adults €3.50, tower: adults €3, combined: adults €5.50.
- The Battle of the Boyne was fought across the river a few miles west of town, with William's forces on the north bank and James' to the south. The visitor centre is south bank near Slane in County Meath.
- Mellifont Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey at Tullyallen 10 km northwest of Drogheda. It's open June-Aug daily.
Newgrange. Neolithic burial mound. A [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage Site]], built in the Neolithic times before the Celts had arrived on the island, Newgrange is a huge passage tomb. Older than both Stonehenge and the pyramids, it's a World Heritage Site. The unique and advanced design of this tomb includes a lightbox that beams a shaft of light into the tomb only on the winter solstace. It is part of the [[Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park]], about 5 miles (8 km) west of Droheda, local buses run out to the visitor centre.
St. Peter's Church, West Street. In the town centre contains a shrine to St. Oliver Plunkett. Relics on display there include some of his bones and, most notably, his severed head.
Highlanes Gallery, St. Laurence St, +353 41 980-3311. M-Sa 10:30-17:00. A municipal gallery for Drogheda and the north east, aims to be one of the islands most important visual art spaces preseting a dynamic and diverse programme of temporary exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection. The gallery is in a former Franciscan church and has a 54-seat cafe, run by Andersons Cafe and a craft and design hub for the region-Louth Craftmark. Free.
Saint Laurence Gate, St. Laurence Street. 13th-century Barbican tower which once served as part of the walled defences of the town as well as access in and out of the town from the east. No entry is allowed to the tower.
Millmount Museum & Tower, Barrack Street, +353 41 983 3097. Easily one of the most dominant features in Drogheda is the Martello Tower located at Millmount. The site dates back to the 12th century and was used as a strategic point throughout the history of Drogheda from the Siege of Drogheda by Oliver Cromwell to the Irish Civil War. The tower and museum are open to the public. Museum: adults €3.50, tower: adults €3, combined: adults €5.50.
The Battle of the Boyne was fought across the river a few miles west of town, with William's forces on the north bank and James' to the south. The visitor centre is south bank near Slane in [[County Meath]].
Mellifont Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey at Tullyallen 10 km northwest of Drogheda. It's open June-Aug daily.
Go down to the pub in the evening and have a few drinks with the locals. You're in Ireland; you may as well.
- Go see the Bellewstown Races, Bellewstown Racecourse, Bellewstown, County Meath, +353 41 9823614. Meetings. Flat and hurdle ("jumps") course. € 15.
Go see the Bellewstown Races, Bellewstown Racecourse, Bellewstown, County Meath, +353 41 9823614. Meetings. Flat and hurdle ("jumps") course. € 15.
- Scotch Hall. A large shopping centre in the town centre with plenty of high street shops.
- Laurence Shopping Centre, St Laurence St, Lagavooren, +353 41 981 0940. Another shopping centre.
Scotch Hall. A large shopping centre in the town centre with plenty of high street shops.
Laurence Shopping Centre, St Laurence St, Lagavooren, +353 41 981 0940. Another shopping centre.
- Bizou, Meatmarket Lane. Has a good selection of lunches. Quaintly serving pints of milk with a menu that includes bacon and cabbage and some pasta and fish dishes.
- Salty House. Great host, Justin is a bit of craic actually. The rest of the waitresses are a nice bunch, well it depends on the night really. Good atmosphere, food is alright, nothing mad spectacular but fair. Kangaroo steak (a wee bit tough), crocodile meat, crepes (they need to get a proper recipe from a proper French chef), etc. Wine list is fair but not great quality! One of the best place in town nonetheless.
- The Tower. Great view if you are lucky to get the right seat. Food is fair, very very very well seasoned (easy on the salt, shallots, chef). Recommended!
- Eastern Seaboard. Great value for lunch or dinner but a wee bit noisy and always busy.
- Brown Hound Bakery. A posh spot to have tea and coffee with fresh baked cakes. It is a lovely place to meet friends but it is not baby or kids friendly at all (no changing facility, cakes at the height of a 18 months old to poke freely and at will.) There is one fish shop in the main street which sells lovely fresh expensive seafood.
Bizou, Meatmarket Lane. Has a good selection of lunches. Quaintly serving pints of milk with a menu that includes bacon and cabbage and some pasta and fish dishes.
Salty House. Great host, Justin is a bit of craic actually. The rest of the waitresses are a nice bunch, well it depends on the night really. Good atmosphere, food is alright, nothing mad spectacular but fair. Kangaroo steak (a wee bit tough), crocodile meat, crepes (they need to get a proper recipe from a proper French chef), etc. Wine list is fair but not great quality! One of the best place in town nonetheless.
The Tower. Great view if you are lucky to get the right seat. Food is fair, very very very well seasoned (easy on the salt, shallots, chef). Recommended!
Eastern Seaboard. Great value for lunch or dinner but a wee bit noisy and always busy.
Brown Hound Bakery. A posh spot to have tea and coffee with fresh baked cakes. It is a lovely place to meet friends but it is not baby or kids friendly at all (no changing facility, cakes at the height of a 18 months old to poke freely and at will.)
- McPhails, Lawrence St. One of the busiest bars.
- Earth, West St (at the back of the Westcourt Hotel. A nightclub. Regulary packed to capacity and well known among the young local community. Contemporary decor and a spacious smoking room, this club attracts all ages, especially the younger generation. Door policy is strict but the cocktails are delicious.
- Storm, Stockwell St. Another nightclub. It draws a regular more older crowd than Earth.
- Mariner Bar. Has a wonderful decor festooned with brass portholes, fish tanks,standard divers suits and marine artefacts.They do a nice hot chocolate with whipped cream if you are not in the mood for a pint.
McPhails, Lawrence St. One of the busiest bars.
Earth, West St (at the back of the Westcourt Hotel. A nightclub. Regulary packed to capacity and well known among the young local community. Contemporary decor and a spacious smoking room, this club attracts all ages, especially the younger generation. Door policy is strict but the cocktails are delicious.
Storm, Stockwell St. Another nightclub. It draws a regular more older crowd than Earth.
Mariner Bar. Has a wonderful decor festooned with brass portholes, fish tanks,standard divers suits and marine artefacts.They do a nice hot chocolate with whipped cream if you are not in the mood for a pint.
Drogheda is reasonably close to Dublin and Belfast with regular buses and trains going each way.