Drogheda has the highest concentration of internationally important archaeology sites in ireland. Drogheda visitor guide by the d hotel drogheda, co. Drogheda also has a history of brewing and distilling, with companies. The history of drogheda and its environs by john dalton 17921867 is a two volume work that covers the history of drogheda from ancient times to the 19th century when drogheda became an important industrial town. Drogheda pronounced drawedda is today one of the busiest towns in. Find out more about droghedas fascinating history here. Drogheda s name is derived from the irish droichead atha, literally bridge at the ford, a name that encapsulates the reason for the settlement. Bridge of peace, drogheda an innocent taxi driver is injured in a shooting in drogheda town centre during the monday evening rush hour the driver, who was the unintended. Cromwell in ireland history of ireland and her people. Click here for information on two important books on the history of early 20th. After the publication of daltons book, ireland was ravaged by the great. The council book of the corporation of drogheda vol 1, from the year 1649 to. It was formerly a walled and stronglyfortified city, and although. Drogheda town centre west street, drogheda, ireland co louth rated 4.
Almost more importantly than these however, are its atmospheric old pubs and great dining choices. Massacre at drogheda illustrated history of ireland. The authors unique opinions are shaped by his home town of drogheda, the site. There was a ford, and later a bridge, that formed part of the main northsouth route on the east coast. Drogheda news from the drogheda independent newspaper. The history of the town land extends back into the folklore pre arrival of. Prehistoric monuments and early christian ruins show drogheda s was settled for thousands of years. The thorn birds is a 1977 bestselling novel by the australian author colleen mccullough. History of drogheda the irish walled towns network. Cromwell was framed ireland 1649, the first major book from new imprint. During the middle ages, drogheda as a walled town formed an.
A native of drogheda, county louth, reilly is a director of a local printing. European historic towns atlas scheme where it can be compared with towns. From the earliest times drogheda has figured more or less prominently in the history of ireland. Visiting the town of drogheda in ireland tripsavvy. Drogheda has a rich and varied history that has been carefully compiled by author. Wide selection of local history books, covering co.
Set primarily on drogheda a fictional sheep station in the australian outback named after drogheda, irelandthe story focuses on the cleary family and spans the years 1915 to 1969 the novel is the best selling book in australian history, and has sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Located at the mouth of the river boyne, drogheda s name derives from the irish droichead atha, meaning bridge of the ford. Dominick macmahons wife is killed during the siege of drogheda, in county louth and after the ensuing massacre of the towns. It is the first book in his trilogy of irish historical novels, and was followed by. I thought that i would change the history books and public opinion about this. Address for clubhouse is marian park, drogheda, co. Kilkenny have been largely drawn upon to illustrate the history of those towns. Located in the historic boyne valley and having been classed as the oldest town in ireland, drogheda has seen its fair share of historical events. History course will centre on droghedas great past.
Five historical places you must see in drogheda, county louth. Cromwells own explanation of his conduct at drogheda was that it would prevent the effusion of blood in the future. Louths towns of dundalk, drogheda and ardee, as well as rural villages. Official website of drogheda on the boyne tourism visit drogheda, louth, meath, ireland, and the boyne valley, history, heritage, fun, activities, festivals, nightlife. At drogheda, as at every town besieged by him, terms were offered on condition that the garrison laid down its arms and surrendered the town to the parliament. Drogheda was an important walled town in the english pale in the medieval period. An account of the massacre at drogheda in which the cromwellian army give no quarter to the people of the town. Drogheda the capital town of county louth is one of irelands oldest and most historical towns. The history of drogheda and its environs by john dalton 17921867 is a. This is a short video on a small amount of the historical locations in drogheda, co louth. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. In the 1600s, the name of the town was also spelled tredagh in keeping with the common pronunciation, as documented by gerard boate in his work irelands natural history. Drogheda news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. Online services and library catalogue louth county council.
Its history contains stories of strength, politics and war, while its modernday accomplishments are based around the continuously growing retail industries, the large and obvious creative talent. Archaeology ireland, the medieval town walls of drogheda, heritage guide no. Seek the fair land is a novel by irish author walter macken, first published by macmillan and company in 1959. The siege of drogheda took place on 311 september 1649, at the outset of the cromwellian conquest of ireland.
The coastal town of drogheda was held by the irish catholic confederation and english royalists under the command of sir arthur aston when it was besieged by parliamentarian forces under oliver cromwell. Drogheda on the boyne by paddy cluskey theres a big town by newgrange its futures looking bright local heroes gathered and changed it overnight come along with me and ill take you on a. Drogheda is snuggled in between dundalk and dublin. Drogheda is a town that is over 800 years old and has a huge wealth of. A 2008 study by historian philip graham mckeiver, a new history of. The town s buildings, museum and gallery are great. Tom reilly born 1960 is an irish author and former regional newspaper columnist who has.
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