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Drogheda and around - HERITAGE
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Drogheda and around - WELCOME TO LOUTH
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Drogheda
is a historic town which has fortunately benefited from the increasing
population of commuters to and from Dublin, which have actually revived
the place. Once a fortified town, the first settlements on the site of
Drogheda date back to the early 10th century . Sightseeing and Visiting
St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church houses the remains of St Oliver
Plunkett (1629-81). The building is actually not one church but two. St
Laurence’s Gate is one of the two |
remaining gates of the city walls and
dates back to the 13th century. Millmount is an artificial hill which
overlooks the town but no excavation has ever been undertaken. The
Millmount Museum & Tower (call 041-9833097 for information) has a
number of interesting items on display, amongst which three magnificent
guild banners which date back to the late 18th century. Butter Gate is
another remaining gate of the town. Other buildings of interest include
the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, St Peter’s Church of Ireland, the
19th-century Court House and the Magdalene Tower.
Entertainment
If you are looking for a traditional old pub, C Nî Cairbre (Carberry’s)
on North Strand is the place for you. You could also enjoy the beer
garden at Fusion on George’s St on a sunny afternoon. For younger
atmospheres, Peter Matthews on Laurence St or Weavers on West St are
good options.
Shopping amateurs will love the craft studios at the Millmount complex.
Around Drogheda
There are also great sites to visit in the surroundings of Drogheda.
Beaulieu House is a red-brick mansion with characteristic features
(steep roof and tall chimney) which is unfortunately not open to the
public. Mellifont Abbey (call 041-9826459 for information) is the first
Cistercian monastery of Ireland, although now in ruins. Mellifont
brought to Ireland the style of architecture and layout used on the
Continent. Connected to Mellifont by a back road, Monasterboice is
another monastic site with a tall round tower and two of the nicest
high crosses in Ireland. Both crosses are wonderful examples of Celtic
Art. Muiredach’s Cross and the West Cross are rich in carvings which
have not yet all been identified. |
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