Drogheda ~ “Laurence’s Gate” ~ St. Laurence Street ~ Co Louth……3174

Drogheda was a stronghold and trading post of the Norsemen in the 8th–11th century and of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century. Two towns grew up, one on either side of the river; they received separate incorporation in 1228 ,The siege of Drogheda or the Drogheda massacre took place 3–11 September 1649, at the outset of the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.

O’Brien’S Ireland ©

Started in early 1970’s ,and I’m about to finish the task ,by going to the four corners of Ireland to photograph every Village ,Town and City along the Way , here are a small selection of your village, Enquire to see the other views,  if your Village is not there keep in touch .as it won’t be too long before, I’ll will capture your Village,

I have taken while in  DROGHEDA    2021   a TOTAL  of    85     PHOTOGRAPHS , 

  Also check out  “Lawrence Collection”  section of website  to see  9   photographs  of   DROGHEDA   from  1890