Drogheda

Drogheda (pronounced /ˈdrɒhədə/ or /ˈdrɔːdə/) (Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Bridge of the Ford") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km (35 mi) north of Dublin.

Drogheda Irish: Droichead Átha
Town
Lacy bridge
Flag Coat of arms
Motto(s):  Deus praesidium, mercatura decus  (Latin) "God our strength, merchandise our glory"
Drogheda Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°42′50″N 6°21′1″W
Country	Ireland
Province	Leinster
County	County Louth
Dáil Éireann	Louth
Highest elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Lowest elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]	30,435
Irish Grid Reference	O088754
Website	www.droghedaboro.ie www.drogheda.ie

Within legally defined boundaries, Drogheda is the second largest town in Ireland, behind its county neighbour, Dundalk; however, the town's total population (including suburbs and environs) is recorded to be 35,090, five inhabitants more than Dundalk.^[2]

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  Thosel
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  St. Peter
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  Magdalene Tower
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  St. Laurence Gate
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  Millmount
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  Boyne river