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Drogheda, Co. Louth

Drogheda (Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Bridge of the Ford") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km (35 mi) north of Dublin.

Drogheda is a historic town on the River Boyne and has enjoyed a recent bout of urban regeneration that has lifted the overall appearance and atmosphere in the town.

It's known as the "Gateway to the Boyne Valley" - two of Irelands most famous tourist attractions, the passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth, are just a few miles away.

There is a Samba festival during the summer and there are several championship golf courses on the outskirts of the town or withing a short drive.

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Drink

Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Hotel / Restaurant

In Drogheda town centre, just a hundred yards or so up from the landmark St La ...

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Golf

Dundalk Golf Club

Blackrock, Co. Louth
Course Type: Parkland

Founded in 1905, Dundalk is unquestionably one of Ireland's finest parkland layouts. Set above the village of Blackrock, the course offers magnificent views of the nearby Cooley and Mourne mountains, the Irish Sea and Dundalk Bay. Hosting Nati ...

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Self Catering

Tankardstown House & Cottages

Slane, Co. Meath

Tricia and and Brian Conroy’s magnificent Georgian country house with cottages is available to hire for an exclusive stay or to host a private house party (maximum sixty guests). Set in parkland near the charming village of Slane in Coun ...

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What's On

Skerries Farmers Market - Skerries Mills - County Dublin

Farmer’s Market in the historical Skerries Mills at 10.00 - 16.00. every Saturday.

Contact: Ray Hunt, Skerries Mills, Tel: 01 849 5208

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Tourist Attractions

Skerries Mills

Skerries, Co. Dublin

A collection of two windmills and a watermill with associated mill pond, mill races, wetlands. Step back in time with a guided tour and see the mill as they were in day gone by with many of the exhibits working. The story of stone-ground milling ...

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Wedding Venues

Tankardstown House

Slane, Co. Meath

Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the garden and gift shop, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit. Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, ...

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