Location: Drogheda
Top Things to do in Drogheda
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Drogheda, Province of Leinster
Drogheda (/ˈdrɒhədə/; /ˈdrɔːdə/; Irish: Droichead Átha, meaning "bridge of the ford") is one of the oldest towns in Ireland. It is known for its tourism and as a centre of industry and medical care. It is located in County Louth on the Dublin-Belfast corridor on the east coast of Ireland, 49 km or 30 miles north of Dublin, with a population of approximately 41,000 inhabitants (2016). It is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before it enters the Irish Sea. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Newgrange is located 8 km to west of the town.
Restaurants in Drogheda
1. Augustinian Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 806deirdrew - County Dublin, Ireland
Went to mass here on Sunday. Nothing much to that you say!,But it was the chat with the priest after mass that charmed us.. It being International Women's day, we were all invited to light a candle at a shrine of Our choice, to honour a woman who inspired us. Fabulous gesture. "Have you seen our beautiful garden ' says he. And promptly takes us out to a beautiful memory garden.. It has hand painted walls dedicated to the work of Harry Clarke. Stunning. Lovely remembrance wall set in water feature. Real gem.
2. St. Mary's Parish
3. Mellifont Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By GearoidOO - Athlone, Ireland
This wonderful monastic site with extensive and interesting ruins is perfect for a self-guided tour given the high quality of the sign-boards. Hearing the chant emmanating from the ruins was quite a magical experience. There are no guided tours at the moment because of Covid 19 but we met with Louis who was giving out work-sheets to families - he was very helpful, invited our questions and was very knowledgeable. This is a great OPW site which is well worth a visit. It is very suitable for families, a great place for a picnic or family walk amid the well-kept and wonderfully spacious grounds.
4. Beaulieu House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
C17th historic house and garden situated overlooking Boyne River, 4km outside Drogheda, Co. Louth. Open by appointment for gardening and history groups. Advance booking only. Please see website.
Reviewed By michaelak837
As we visited the motor museum we took the monorail to the garden and palace The garden was beautiful but will be much nicer in the summer
5. St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By thecelticyank - Belturbet, Ireland
I always bring my US visitors to St. Peter's Church. It is a beautiful church in the centre of Drogheda. Oliver Plunkett's head (a 17th-century Irish martyr) resides in a shine in the church - worth a visit and a great historical asset.
6. Boyne Viaduct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
7. Mainistir Bhuithe
8. St. Laurence Gate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By stephena39 - Newtownards, United Kingdom
A good example of a gate of a walled city dating back to the 13th century. Was able to park beside it. You can see we're the portcullis went up and down to seal off the city
9. Magdalene Tower
10. The Gaelic Grounds
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
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