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County Louth

Most travellers see County Louth from the window of a bus while travelling between Dublin and Northern Ireland. However it is worth stopping to visit Drogheda.

Drogheda (Droichead Átha)

Founded by the Normans in the 12th century, this bustling town on the River Boyne was an important centre during medieval times but now is just another stop on the N1 highway linking Dublin and Belfast.

Practical Information

Drogheda Tourist Information Centre

Bus station, Donore Road, Drogheda

Tel (041) 983 7070

Website www.eastcoastmidlands.ie

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun noon-5pm

Coming & Going

Buses and trains go to Belfast and Dublin with the most frequent being the half-hourly bus service to Dublin. Buses stop at the corner of Donore Road and John Street and the train station is east of the town centre.

Accommodation

Green Door Lodge

13 Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth

Tel (041) 983 44 22

Harpur House

William Street, Drogheda

Tel (041) 9832736

Sights

Millmount Museum

Housed in a former military barracks, the Millmount Museum displays artefacts­ pertaining to local history including an exceptional collection of guild and trade banners.

Millmount, Drogheda

Tel (041) 983 3097

Website www.millmount.net

Admission €5.50 (€4 students)

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 2.30pm-5.30pm

Monasterboice High Crosses & Round Tower

St Buite founded this early Christian monastic site in the 6th century. Monasterboice is noted for its ornate high crosses, which are said to be among Ireland's best examples. Unfortunately it is difficult to get to without your own car.

Monasterboice, near Drogheda

Tel (041) 982 2813

Old Mellifont Abbey

The ruins of Ireland's first Cistercian monastery date from 1142. The abbey's visitor centre has an exhibition of artefacts from the site. Like Monasterboice, the Old Mellifont Abbey is difficult to get to by public transport.

Tullyallen, Drogheda

Tel (041) 982 6053

Website www.heritageireland.ie

Admission €2 (€1.25 students)

Open May-Sep 10am-6pm daily