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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He has often talked about his great-grandfather Edmund "Ned" Burke who lived in Drogheda before emigrating with his family to Liverpool in the late 19th Century.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Rail replacement bus services will operate for Enterprise services between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly, while a revised train timetable will run between Belfast Grand Central Station and Drogheda.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

League of Ireland side Drogheda United and Slovak club FC DAC 1904 lost their places in the Conference League.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

Evan was autistic and attended a day care centre in Drogheda.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025

He led his Puritan troops to Irish soil, Yor Worship, and laid siege to our garrison- city of Drogheda.

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