Tourism - Drogheda & District Chamber

Start planning your summer family break in the Boyne Valley!

We hope everyone is getting a well-deserved break this year to relax and enjoy the festivities. If you are looking for a great destination to escape to this year, then look no further than the Boyne Valley.
There are plenty of walking trails to explore and lots of photo opportunities to make some memories with your family.

Here are our top Winter and New Years Walks in the Boyne Valley

Winter and New Years Walks in the Boyne Valley 2022

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

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/

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.

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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.

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