Drogheda was founded in 1194 by the Normans. Even with Drogheda being the biggest town in Ireland, it is not yet considered a city. But with its historical origins, there are many things shown and left that leave an impression on the big town in County Louth.
Millmount Fort: The year 1649, Ireland was in the hold of chaos. Oliver Cormwell had turned his attention to Drogheda, especially Millmount. It is now the heart of Drogheda, where the siege came along. Even when they were forced to breach Drogheda walls, the people who had defended the town had retreated to Millmount. Now it is a museum that shows and offers the town’s historical heritage.
St. Mary’s Church: The Church is located on James Street, Drogheda. St Mary’s stands with its late Victorian French Gothic architecture which was designed by P.J. Dodd and then completed in 1889. Its design has rose windows, a bell tower and intricate limestone carvings.
Saint Laurence Gate: St. Laurence Gate is the only remaining one of its town defences. Even if it was described as a gate back in the day. Its present structure is a barbican with two stone circular towers.
St. Peter’s Church: A neo-gothic style church, 161 feet in length. The walls and exterior dressing are made of local limestone. It holds the infamous head of Oliver Plunkett, but when you look closer at the windows in the church, it shows the event in the life of St. Peter.
Magdalene Tower: The Magdalene tower was founded around 1244 by Luca de Netterville, who was the Archbishop of Armagh. It was constructed in the 14th century. Yet the battlements of this tower were also badly damaged by Cormwell’s cannon during the siege in 1649.
