Drogheda

[draw-i-duh]

noun

1. 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

/ ˈdrɔɪɪdə /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

The O'Connor family are very well-known and respected, the officer told reporters who had gathered at Drogheda Garda Station.

From BBC

This year marks the 335th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, which took place outside Drogheda in what is now the Republic of Ireland.

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Due to planned rail works, the cross border route to Dublin terminates at Drogheda with a bus replacement taking passengers the rest of the journey.

From BBC

Investigating gardaí carried out searches at two houses in Drogheda last week in order to find any information on Kyran's whereabouts or what happened to him.

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Drogheda Life journalist Andrew Spearman said he had a "nodding acquaintanceship" with Ms Tyson prior to their interview.

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