Drogheda, Medieval port city in County Louth, Ireland
Drogheda is a port town in County Louth that occupies both banks of the River Boyne, linked by several bridges. Remnants of old stone walls and gates frame the center today, evidence of its past as a fortified settlement.
The settlement arose in 1194 as two separate communities on opposite riverbanks, merging into a single town in 1412. It developed into an important trading port, moving goods between Ireland and the European mainland.
The head of Oliver Plunkett rests in a golden shrine inside St. Peter's Church, drawing pilgrims from many areas. Local residents regard this religious site as a symbol of the town's faith and long memory.
The train station offers direct connections to Dublin and Belfast, with the journey to the capital taking around 45 minutes. The center is easy to explore on foot, as most places of interest lie close together and are reachable by short walks.
Millmount Fort stands on a large mound and houses a small museum with local finds from past centuries. From the height, you can see across the entire Boyne Valley and watch how the town spreads along the river.
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