Come and explore the wonderful town of Drogheda, the principal town of the Boyne Valley. The River Boyne meanders through the town which has bustling thoroughfares and quiet back lanes full of history and antiquity. Its history is a long and sometimes controversial one. Drogheda takes its name from the Irish "Droichead Átha" meaning "bridge of the ford". It was a strategic point on the route between the provinces of Leinster and Ulster. In 1649 Oliver Cromwell stormed Drogheda after a sustained bombardment. The attack was delivered into the grounds of St Mary’s Church. Drogheda has long been a magnet for Irish and foreign visitors alike. Situated on opposing banks of the river Boyne, the town of Drogheda has long been a trade and cultural centre for the North East Leinster region. Today with its flourishing business community and thriving arts scene, the medieval town of Drogheda attracts visitors and residents alike to its prosperous and ancient town centre. © Drogheda Chamber of Commerce 2006. All Rights Reserved. |
