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Drogheda

Drogheda
Irish: Droichead Átha
Town
Lacy bridge
Lacy bridge
Flag of Drogheda
Coat of arms of Drogheda
Motto(s): 
Deus praesidium, mercatura decus  (Latin)
"God our strength, merchandise our glory"
Drogheda is located in Ireland
Drogheda
Drogheda
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°42′50″N 6°21′1″W / 53.71389°N 6.35028°W / 53.71389; -6.35028
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCounty Louth
Dáil ÉireannLouth
Highest elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Lowest elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
30,435
Irish Grid ReferenceO088754
Websitewww.droghedaboro.ie www.drogheda.ie

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.

Within legally defined boundaries, Drogheda is the largest town in Ireland, above its county neighbour, Dundalk, the town's total population (including suburbs and environs) is recorded to 67,000


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