Millmount Fort, Medieval fort and tower in Drogheda, Ireland.
Millmount Fort is a medieval castle complex in Drogheda featuring a distinctive cylindrical tower that sits atop a large earthen mound. The structure commands views over the River Boyne and the town below.
The Anglo-Norman leader Hugh De Lacy established the first fortification here in 1172 as part of the broader conquest of Ireland. The site became a key defensive position for the growing town.
The museum displays guild banners and traditional Irish kitchens that document the region's craft trades and daily routines. You can see how local people once worked and lived through these objects.
The fort is within walking distance of the town center and offers open access to the grounds with views of the surrounding area. To enter the tower and visit the museum inside, plan time for your visit and check opening hours beforehand.
Local tradition holds that the earthen mound beneath the fort dates back over 3,000 years and may connect to an ancient Celtic poet. This much older layer underneath the Norman structures suggests the site held importance long before medieval times.
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