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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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

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

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

From BBC • Dec. 9, 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

They could not have done so; for eleven escaped to Drogheda.

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

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