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Drogheda Etymology - Where Does the Name Drogheda Come From? 

Like many other cities in Ireland, Drogheda obtained its name from the Irish language 'Droichead Átha', meaning 'Bridge of the Ford'. It is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before entering the Irish Sea.

What Is Drogheda Ireland famous for? 

Drogheda mounted the mouth of the Boyne and is the southernmost city in County Louth. Drogheda’s population went down from 41,000 in 2016 to 33,441 in 2021 and became the eleventh largest settlement in Ireland. Drogheda Ireland has the most influential figures in the history of Ireland, the two founders, Anglo-Normans Hugh De Lacy and Bertram De Verdon. Drogheda is also well known all over the world for the tragedic historical catastrophe, The Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849). The people of Drogheda were very grateful for the help of Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid that they even had the Islamic and Ottoman symbols added to their city’s coat of arms.

Drogheda Ireland Location

If you want to go from Drogheda to Dublin, Bus Eireann 101 is here to the rescue. It offers a bus from Drogheda Bus Station, stop 135951 to 3Arena, stop 123501 every single hour. Tickets are super affordable as the prices range between 8€ - 13€ and it only takes 55 minutes long. However, the fastest route to Dublin will be by car as it only takes 37 minutes. Drogheda is 55.3 km away from Dublin, so no matter what transportation you’ll take, you’ll be there in no time.

Perfect Place for Student Accommodation in Drogheda

Drogheda is well known for having the best arts and entertainment environment, as it held the national traditional music festival, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (Festival of Music in Ireland), in 2018 and 2019. It’s the perfect place for students’ fun time. Students can enjoy Drogheda Arts Festival, held yearly, and suitable for all different tastes. You can also enjoy the Boyne Music Festival (BMF), engaging in the vibrant cultural scene in Ireland. BMF is exclusively interested in supporting the development of young musicians. There are also lots of other festivals you can take part in like the Fuinneamh Festival, The Big Grill Festival and lots more.

Drogheda Climate

Weather and Temperature

In Drogheda, you get to enjoy the cool breezed summers. The sun is sometimes hiding but you’ll get to see it and you sometimes won’t even bother, because of how cool the weather would be. On the other hand, the winters are super long, very cold, with nonstop rain and strong wind! It’s even cold for the sun itself that it won’t show up! Annually, temperature-wise, it varies from 37°F (3°C) to 66°F (19°C) and is rarely below 29°F (-2°C) or above 72°F (23°C).

What to Pack and Drogheda Local Timing

Since the sun is a no show, avoid t-shirts and light clothing options, and cherish all the warm ones. Also, we can’t let you get soaked in rain, so please bring an umbrella and maybe your trusty pair of rain boots, or leather boots if the first option was not available. If you have some waterproof jackets at home, don’t forget to bring those too. If you don’t have them, no need to worry, as you will find Drogheda shops full of them. GMT+1 is the local timing in Drogheda, keep it in mind when booking your flights and student accommodation in Drogheda. 

Is Drogheda Rural or Urban? 

Drogheda is an urban district and also a seaport on the southern border of County Louth, Ireland. Drogheda lies along the River Boyne about 4 miles (6.5 km) from its mouth.

What are Some Must-Visit Places in Drogheda? 

  1. Mellifont Abbey 

  2. St Peter's Church

  3. Laurence Gate 

  4. Funtasia Theme Parks & Casinos

Local Food you have to try in Drogheda 

  1. Glebe Brethren

A cheese made from raw Montbeliarde cow's milk. 

  1. Oriel Sea Salt

Yes, salt! You’ll love how it quickly dissolves in food and it will be your new favourite additive 'virgin sea salt'. 

  1. Bellingham Blue

Lastly the 2001 British Cheese Awards winner, A strong-flavoured cheese that you won’t be able to replace.

Transportation In Drogheda Ireland

You will find all sorts of transportations from railways, buses, taxies and Road links. Drogheda's bus station is located on Donore Road. It replaces an earlier facility on the Bull Ring. Bus Eireann is also the fastest means of transport to get you anywhere you want with affordable cost starting 4€.

Other Student Accommodation In Ireland

Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Drogheda, Casita offers student accommodation in these cities in Ireland: 

Blackrock, Carrick-on-Shannon, Cork, Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Gaillimh, Galway, Raphoe, Swords