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Drogheda

American

[draw-i-duh] / ˈdrɔ ɪ də /

noun

a seaport in the NE Republic of Ireland, near the mouth of the Boyne River: the town was captured by Cromwell in 1649 and its garrisons as well as many male inhabitants put to the sword.

Drogheda British

/ ˈdrɔɪɪdə /

noun

a port in NE Republic of Ireland, in Co Louth near the mouth of the River Boyne: captured by Cromwell in 1649 and its inhabitants massacred. Pop: 31 020 (2002)

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The train line between Drogheda and Dublin is closed from Saturday 31 January to Monday 2 February, due to engineering works being carried out by Irish Rail.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Crystal Palace, Drogheda United and FC DAC 1904 became the first clubs ever to face demotion or removal from a competition this season for being in a multi-club structure.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Books of condolence opened to the public across County Louth on Tuesday in civic offices in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

"The two occupants of the second vehicle, a male and a female, were also taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, for medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

In the Annals of the Four Masters it is related, that a “Synod was convened at Drogheda, by the bishops of Ireland, with the successor of Patrick, and the Cardinal, John Paparo,” etc.

From Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History by Anonymous

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