Tourism - Drogheda & District Chamber

National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week is Ireland’s celebration of our natural, built and cultural heritage, takes place from Saturday 16th – Sunday 24th August.
The National Heritage Week website at www.heritageweek.ie is now open for event and project submissions from all interested in exploring our natural, built and cultural heritage.
Thinking of running an event for National Heritage Week?
Getting involved is easy, for event inspirations, ideas and tips please see: www.heritageweek.ie/get-involved/training-for-organisers
The resources section of National Heritage Week website houses all you need to help you design, develop and promote your National Heritage Week event or project: www.heritageweek.ie/get-involved/resources
Event organisers can register an event here: www.heritageweek.ie/portal/portal-login
If you would like a hard copy of the Handbook for Event Organisers handbook please email heritage@louthcoco.ie
Louth's Scenic Seafood Trail
The scenic seafood trail is a new tourism initiative and visitor experience being developed to showcase Louth’s picturesque coastline and local seafood offering,
Share your experience of sea louth and the seafood trail using the hashtags
#sealouth #scenicseafoodtrail
Download brochure Here
https://www.sealouth.ie/
Staycations in Louth
Embrace the Experience
https://www.visitlouth.ie/

Drogheda & District Chamber in association with Dundalk Chamber, Louth Tourism Committee, Failte Ireland & Louth County Council present an insight into Louth's culture, places to visit, and amenities for all the family.

Drogheda the Gateway to the Boyne Valley opens up a host of adventures for the visitor.
https://www.drogheda.ie/
https://boyneboats.ie/

Drogheda Tourist Office, The Tholsel,West Street Phone 041-9872843
https://www.drogheda.ie/
https://www.discoverireland.ie/
https://www.failteireland.ie/
https://www.visitlouth.ie/
Discover Drogheda
A heritage town steeped in history nestled on the banks of the River Boyne. Explore ancient gates & walls, sacred sites and battlegrounds - explore Drogheda!
Drogheda Visitor Guide
Drogheda Walks
A map of four walks which highlight the natural beauty, built heritage and historical wealth of our town.
The walks range in length from the 1.5km ‘Five Bridges’ walk, to the 6.5km ‘Steps’ walk. The 4km historical ‘Walls’ walk and pretty ‘Spires and Towers’ walks traverse both sides of the river and reveal great views.
Download Drogheda Walks
Laurence's Gate
Built in the 13th Century to guard the town of Drogheda, Laurence's Gate is considered the finest 'barbican' gate in the country.
Millmount Museum & Tower
The mound at Millmount is reputed to be 3,000 years old and local folklore has it that Amegin, the Celtic poet is buried there. When the Normans came to Ireland in the 12th century, Hugh De Lacy built a defensive Motte and Bailey here, overlooking the mouth of the Boyne.

St. Peters Church

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church was built in the French Gothic style of local limestone ashlar in 1884. The church is famous for its tall west gable, rose window and for containing the national shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett.
Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre
This center explains the battle & relevance of the Battle of the Boyne which turned the tide of war.