MonasterboiceA walled graveyard north of Drogheda holds a round tower and three carved high crosses.
Ruin
St Laurence's Gate
Drogheda, County Louth
Two towers of the old town wall stand over a street in the middle of Drogheda.
Drogheda's name derives from the Irish 'Droichead Átha', meaning bridge of the ford which refers to the River Boyne on which it stands.
- Where
- Drogheda, County Louth
- Address
- Laurence Street
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
The closest places on our lists, in any county.
MonasterboiceA walled graveyard north of Drogheda holds a round tower and three carved high crosses.
Millmount Museum and Martello TowerThe museum and round tower sit on the mound above the south bank, looking straight down on the town.
Beaulieu House and GardensA seventeenth century house east of Drogheda, with walled gardens and grounds running down towards the Boyne.
Battle of the Boyne Visitor CentreThe restored house and walled garden at Oldbridge stand on the ground the 1690 battle was fought over.On nearby
Coming up within about 25km.
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