Drogheda Town Centre, County Louth, Ireland

Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland Drogheda was originally two towns built on either side of the River Boyne. Hugh De Lacy granted a charter for the establishment of Drogheda town on the Meath side of the river in 1194, whereas Bertram de Verdun, another prominent Anglo-Norman, founded his town on the Louth side of the river. The two towns were later joined into one in 1412. Where better to start your visit to Drogheda than at the imposing structure of St Laurence’s Gate, the best surviving medieval gate in the town. Just beyond this is Highlanes Gallery, whose collection displays the ceremonial sword and mace presented to Drogheda Corporation by King William III after the Battle of the Boyne. Next, check out the Tholsel, built in 1770, which served as the centre of municipal authority for 130 years. The building regularly hosted sessions of the Irish Parliament and is now where Drogheda’s Historic Guided Tour starts. St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church houses the preserved head of St Oliver Plunkett (1625–81), the last Catholic martyr to die in England. There is also the Millmount Complex, a Martello tower with a long history, which is now a museum and offers great views over Drogheda. #drogheda #louth #ireland #walkthrough #walking #irishcity #irish #countylouth