Drogheda

Drogheda is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland. The town has a rich history, with ancient gates and walls, sacred sites, battlegrounds, and big houses. Visitors can explore the remains of the ancient fortifications, including the St. Lawrence Gate and the West Gate, as well as the tower of a Dominican friary and the arch of an Augustinian abbey. The town is also home to several historical sites, including the shrine of St. Oliver Plunket in St. Peter's Church. Drogheda is situated on the River Boyne, which offers opportunities for salmon fishing, and the town has a number of industries, including linen and cotton mills, coach-building works, and a large cement works. The nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Newgrange is also worth visiting