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councillors. They had come under pressure from traders in the area concerned about a potential further decline in customer footfall. But the issue has come up for debate again. When asked, Drogheda residents point out that a combination of expensive car-parking and high commercial rates had a push-pull effect on the town's centre. Shops were forced to close and at the same time shoppers brought their business to retail parks such as the Boyne Shopping Centre on Bolton Street. A substantial root-and-branch approach to renewal of the locality was proposed in "Westgate Vision: A Townscape Recovery Guide". The Westgate area of Drogheda is to be subject to a 10-year regeneration by Louth County Council.
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are probably the best known. The density of archaeological sites of the prehistoric and early Christian periods uncovered in the course of ongoing developments, (including during construction of the Northern Motorway or 'Drogheda Bypass'), have shown that the hinterland of Drogheda has been a settled
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A handbook of local government in Ireland: containing an explanatory introduction to the Local Government (Ireland) Act, 1898: together with the text of the act, the orders in Council, and the rules made thereunder relating to county council, rural district council, and guardian's elections: with an
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Drogheda in recent years has seen a massive growth in new construction of apartments, commercial property & houses. Drogheda in 2024 is expected to receive over 1000 newly constructed homes varying between housing types and prices. Currently under construction estates include; Ballymakenny Park,
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Two decades into the 21st century some of the historic core of Drogheda town has suffered urban decline. Some of the buildings have been derelict for some years and are in danger of collapse. There was a 2006 traffic plan for pedestrianisation of West Street. It was rejected at a vote of the elected
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The new chronicles of England and France, in two parts: by Robert Fabyan. Named by himself The concordance of histories. Reprinted from Pynson's edition of 1516. The first part collated with the editions of 1533, 1542, and 1559; and the second with a manuscript of the author's own time, as well as
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all having previously produced (or still producing) their products in or near the town. These include the Boann distillery and brewery, Slane Whiskey (a Jack Daniel's-owned company), Listoke House, Dan Kellys (cider), and Jack Codys. The town formerly distilled Prestons whiskey, a Jameson Whiskey
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was a tower house castle on the south side of the Bull Ring. It served as a prison, and as a sitting of the Irish parliament in 1494. The earliest known town charter is that granted to Drogheda-in-Meath by Walter de Lacy in 1194. In the 1600s, the name of the town was also spelled "Tredagh" in
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There are seven secondary schools situated in Drogheda. St. Joseph's secondary school in Newfoundwell is an all-boys school, as is St. Marys Diocesan School on Beamore Rd. The Sacred Heart School, situated in Sunnyside Drogheda, is an all-girls school. The Drogheda Grammar school, located on
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emblem in the crest of the coat of arms is mentioned as part of the mayor's seal by D'Alton (1844). In 2010, Irish president Mary McAleese, in a speech delivered during an official visit to Turkey, stated that the star and crescent had been added in the aftermath of the
2534:, Irish Politician, Labour Party. Former Mayor of Drogheda 2004–2005. Served as Minister of State for Business and Employment from 2014 to 2016. He was a Senator for the Labour Panel from 2016 to 2020. Currently TD 2020–present (Previously 2011–2016) 640:', as County Louth was then known). The division came from the twelfth-century boundary between two Irish kingdoms, colonised by different Norman interests, just as the River Boyne continues to divide the town between the dioceses of Armagh and 3879: 1529:, the town's first dedicated municipal art gallery. It is located in the former Franciscan Church and Friary on St. Laurence Street. The gallery houses Drogheda's municipal art collection, which dates from the 17th century. 5518: 1955:. It retains the right to be described as a borough. The chair of the borough district uses the title of mayor, rather than Cathaoirleach. The mayor, elected in June 2019 for the period 2019–2020, was Paul Bell (Labour). 3817: 2072:. Facilities include a 24-hour emergency department for the populations of County Louth, County Meath and the North-East of Ireland. The hospital provides 340 beds, of which 30 are reserved for acute day cases. 1425:, non-Irish nationals accounted for 16.1% of the population, compared with a national average of 12%. Polish nationals (1,127) were the largest group, followed by Lithuanian nationals (1,044 people). As of the 5088: 5114: 3725: 1429:, 17.4% of the population were non-Irish nationals, with 676 people from the UK, 1,324 Polish nationals, 1,014 Lithuanians, 1,798 people from elsewhere in the EU, and 1,400 with other (non-EU) nationalities. 5026: 4781: 3201: 4669: 5511: 3847: 3309:
for post 1821 figures, 1813 estimate from Mason's Statistical Survey. For a discussion on the accuracy of pre-famine census returns see J.J. Lee "On the accuracy of the Pre-famine Irish censuses",
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Drogheda Borough Corporation became a borough council in 2002. On 1 June 2014, the borough council was dissolved and the administration of the town was amalgamated with
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schools. Our Lady's College, in Greenhills is an all-girls school. There is also Drogheda Institute for Further Education (DIFE), a third-level college situated in
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In 1790, Drogheda Harbour Commissioners were established. They remained in place until 1997 when the Drogheda Port Company a commercial enterprise replaced them.
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team was formed in 1997 from the amalgamation of Delvin RFC and Drogheda RFC. As of 2010, the men's 1st XV team were playing in the Leinster J1 1st division.
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eds. J.M. Goldstrom and L.A. Clarkson (1981) p.54, and also "New Developments in Irish Population History, 1700–1850" by Joel Mokyr and Cormac O Grada in
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were ended in 1958, however the line remains open for freight (Tara Mines/Platin Cement) traffic. In 1966 Drogheda station was renamed "MacBride".
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The town is situated in an area which contains a number of archaeological monuments dating from the Neolithic period onwards, of which the large
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The Hidden Places of Ireland 190443410X David Gerrard – 2004 -"Two minutes from the centre of Drogheda. in the old townland of Mell."
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the subsequent editions: including the different continuations. To which are added a biographical and literary preface, and an index
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Drogheda is home to two brass bands: Drogheda Brass Band and Lourdes Brass Band. In 2014, the town hosted the international summer
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John D'Alton, The History of Drogheda: With Its Environs, and an Introductory Memoir of the Dublin and Drogheda Railway (1844),
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Drogheda Arts Festival, a mix of music, live performance and street entertainment, is held over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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600 (RTE TV live broadcast, St Peter's Church of Ireland) and two major concerts with The Boyne Valley Chamber Orchestra at
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defenders. In his own words after the siege of Drogheda, "When they submitted, their officers were knocked on the head, and
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total, including 67.81% white Irish and 12.57% other white people, 7.48% not stated, 5.7% Asian, 2.44% other and 3.73%
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Archbishop of Armagh, Spymaster for the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War. No 1 on Napoleon's most wanted list.
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festival in which samba bands from around the world came to the town for three days of drumming and parades.
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and his two youngest sons (still children) were executed there on Valentine's Day 1468 on orders of the
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Drogheda was founded as two separately administered towns in two different territories: Drogheda-in-
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Drogheda has a hinterland of 70,000+ within a 15 km (9.3 mi) radius. According to the
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https://www.visitlouth.ie/whats-on/festivals/fleadh-cheoil-na-h%C3%A9ireann-drogheda-2019.html
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There are several international companies based in the Drogheda area. Local employers include
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In 1837, the population of Drogheda area was 17,365 people, of whom 15,138 lived in the town.
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of Drogheda Urban (6 seats) and Drogheda Rural (4 seats), electing 10 seats to the council.
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due to their matching colours, and the town's history of Ottoman assistance during the
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brand; Cairnes Beer, founded locally and sold to Guinness; and Coca-Cola concentrate.
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Ireland remembers how 19th century aid from Ottoman sultan changed fate of thousands
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International Services, Natures Best, Yapstone Inc, the Drogheda Port Company,
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is planned to be extended to Drogheda in the late 2020s or 30s as part of the
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in Ireland, by both population and area. It is the last bridging point on the
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Excavations : Summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland
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Darragh Ó Heiligh, next to Saint Laurence's Gate in the centre of Drogheda.
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Drogheda regularly hosts "Music at the Gate", a community-run event led by
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stood at the junction of West Street and Peter's Street. On Meathside, the
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County of Sligo Local Electoral Areas and Municipal Districts Order 2018 (
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Drogheda is an ancient town that has a growing tourism industry. It has a
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1916 Rising Leader – secondary school student in St Joseph CBS Drogheda
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Drogheda also has a history of brewing and distilling, with companies
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Drogheda is a regional centre for medical care. Its main hospital is
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Bradley, J. 1978 'The Topography and Layout of Medieval Drogheda',
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ESB founder and first CEO. Built the Shannon Hydro Electric Plant.
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History of Drogheda: from the earliest period to the present time
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As of the 2022 census, the ethnic makeup of the town was 80.65%
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1655 it was spelled "Droghedagh" on a map by William Farriland.
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with three lions, and a ship emerging from either side of the
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Drogheda has hosted the national traditional music festival,
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in the medieval period. It frequently hosted meetings of the
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Largest urban areas in the Republic of Ireland by population
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Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government
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Drogheda is located close to the M1 (E1 Euro Route 1) (main
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Town in County Louth, Ireland, with suburbs in County Meath
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from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved from
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Antonia Fraser, Cromwell, our chief of men (London, 1973)
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translates as "God our strength, merchandise our glory".
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keeping with the common pronunciation, as documented by
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Drogheda's bus station is located on Donore Road. Past
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Derelict building in the Westgate area of Drogheda town
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was formed in the town, providing shipping services to
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M1 traffic crossing Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge
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memorial (sculpture commemorating submarine inventor)
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is located 8 km (5.0 mi) west of the town.
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Archaeology No. 5257: The medieval walls of Drogheda
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Drogheda was one of ten boroughs retained under the
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Clockwise from top: Drogheda viewed from the south;
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It was thereafter represented by the 1710:Transport, communications and amenities 1706:Seven Winds, Gort Mell & Avourwen. 1665: 1349:In 1921, the preserved severed head of 5769:10th-century establishments in Ireland 5754:Port cities and towns of the Irish Sea 5731: 4311: 4026:"Sapmap Area – Settlements – Drogheda" 3945:from the original on 24 September 2021 3931:Russell, Cliodhna (18 February 2016). 3683: 3607: 3311:Irish Population, Economy and Society, 3160: 3042: 2683:, bishop, buried at St. Peter's Church 1277:in West Street was completed in 1770. 1245:every tenth man of the soldiers killed 1172:Elizabeth Woodville, the queen consort 712: 5500: 5237: 5166: 5048:Ireland, Office of the President of. 5029:from the original on 25 February 2021 4908:from the original on 15 November 2017 4732:from the original on 21 February 2021 4672:from the original on 23 November 2020 4006:from the original on 28 November 2017 3820:from the original on 30 November 2016 3789:from the original on 16 November 2018 3777:Doherty, Christine (6 January 2010). 3698:from the original on 12 November 2020 3574: 3473:Fabyan, Robert; Ellis, Henry (1811). 3119:List of towns and villages in Ireland 2556:, was a lifelong resident of Drogheda 2522:leader, assassinated 10 February 1994 2453:wrote music for many Hollywood movies 2157:. 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Flag of Drogheda
Coat of arms of Drogheda
Drogheda is located in Ireland
Drogheda is located in Europe
53°42′54″N 6°21′09″W / 53.7150°N 6.3525°W / 53.7150; -6.3525
Ireland
Province
Leinster
County
County Louth
County Meath
Municipal district
Dáil constituency
Louth
EU Parliament
Midlands–North-West
6th
Demonyms
Time zone
UTC±0
WET
DST
UTC+1
IST
Eircode
Telephone area code
www.louthcoco.ie

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