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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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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

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

Brosnan, born in Drogheda, was raised in the Irish town of Navan before he became a star actor, going on to play James Bond.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

In 2003, they were among a small group of parents who helped to set up Drogheda Abacas Special School in County Louth and Evan was one of its first pupils.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Born in 1630, Tyrconnel was twenty years of age when Cromwell came to Ireland and besieged Drogheda.

From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles

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