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Newgrange

Newgrange, Drogheda

 2 Reviews  This part of the Boyne Valley has many prehistoric monuments, the most important being the 'passage graves' of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. These huge stone and earth mounds are approximately 5,000... 

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Millmount Tower

Millmount Tower, Drogheda

 2 Reviews  It is a must to see Millmount Tower and museum. Also Laurences Gate, Magdelene Tower, Old Abbey. These are all within walking distance of each other. Drogheda is a very old town it has lots of... 

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Mellifont Abbey

Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda

 1 Review  Mellifont Abbey lies around 10 kilometers from Drogheda, in Collon village on the banks of the River Mattock. Once the abbey was the center of the Cistercian order in Ireland. It was established in... 

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St Laurence

St Laurence, Drogheda

 1 Review  I don’t know how big or if any restoration is made for this gate, but it really looks extremely well preserved. The gate is built in 13th century and heightened in 15th century. Altogether there were... 

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Knowth

Knowth, Drogheda

 1 Review  Not far away from Drogheda is Knowth. The Megalithic Passage Tombs of Knowth are located in the County of Meath. The Boyne Valley Cairns of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth were built around 3200BC making... 

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Saint Peter's Church

Saint Peter's Church, Drogheda

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Butter Gate

Butter Gate, Drogheda

 js77 Says:  This gate built in 13th century is second survived medieval town gate. It really is not that impressive as St Laurence’s Gate. Butter gate is on the other side... 

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Visit the Hills of Tara, to...

Visit the Hills of Tara, to..., Drogheda

 Nobbe Says:  Visit the Hills of Tara, to the west of Drogheda. The ancient Hill of Tara is best known as the seat of the 'High Kings of Ireland'. It has been an important... 

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St Peter’s Church of Ireland

St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda

 js77 Says:  The main protestant church. There is old graveyard near the church. 

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Magdalene Tower

Magdalene Tower, Drogheda

 js77 Says:  This belfry tower was a part of Dominican Friary built in 13th. The tower itself is built later – in 14th century. It is located in the Northern part of town... 

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Nobbe's Things to Do Tip

Nobbe's Things to Do Tip, Drogheda

 Nobbe Says:  Near the entrance of Hill of Tara, we found this white horse eating the green grass. In the background you can see the local church built beside the ancient... 

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Westcourt Hotel

 1 Review and 26 Opinions  Regretted staying here as the TV had no remote control was missing and I couldn't watch TV. Then I... 

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 Near the entrance of Hill of Tara, we found this white horse eating the green grass. In the background you can see the local church built beside the ancient... 

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Q:  Advice welcomed. I'm hoping to go from Dublin to the Battle of the Boyne heritage site at Oldbridge, near Drogheda. Is it possible... 

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A: According to Google maps it's about a 2 mile walk from the town centre so it's do-able by foot :) 

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Mandy23's Drogheda Page

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Drogheda / Droichead Átha

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 Drogheda definitely is not a tourist town, but there are few interesting places. So, in my opinion it is worth a visit if you are going to Newgrange through this town. Few centuries ago Drogheda was... 

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Nobbe's new Drogheda Page

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 Drogheda is a small town just north of Dublin, with around 25.000 people living here, and is one of Ireland's oldest and most historical towns. This photo shows the St Lawrence Gate, a watchtower,... 

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fio's new Drogheda Page

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 I live in Drogheda and here are my views on what to expect from your visit and what places to see 

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Newgrange

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 A view from the side, showing the kerbstones. 

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