Drogheda, Ireland Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler In Ireland for mum’s 80th
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- Feb 7, 2024, 9:50am
- ☁️ 36 °F
- Altitude: 164 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda Hunky Dorys Park 53.723218, -6.35464253°43’24” N 6°21’17” W
Day 7
Last Chemotherapy for Dad
February 7 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F
I won't be sad not to see this waiting room again.

Dad did his last session today. I'm glad I was here. They're still be a CT scan next week, and we'll hear from his consultant the week afterwards on how effective the chemotherapy was.Read more
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2/7/24Reply
Traveler I’m glad you’re spending time with your dad and mom. Stay positive and be happy. Hoping for the best.
2/8/24Reply
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Traveler Skater explores the islands
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- Jun 4, 2018, 3:56pm
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda 53.71807, -6.3701653°43’5” N 6°22’13” W
Day 4
To much private property
June 4, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Es macht einen nachdenklich, wenn man versucht einen interessanten Punkt in der Natur zu erreichen, aber man überall nur Privatbesitz und kein Zutritt liest. Gehwege oder Feldwege sind praktisch nicht existent ausserhalb der Städte. Schade eigentlich. Ich hoffe das sich das im Laufe der Reise ändert. Wäre doof, wenn man nicht mal durch die Natur wandern könnte. Zumindest den Fluß Boyne konnte man erreichen.Read more
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Traveler Wenn nicht schau doch mal im Internet nach offiziellen Wanderwegen. Vielleicht findest du da was. :)
6/4/18Reply
Ingo Burkhard Tünge war vor vielen Jahren auch mal in Irland, das gleiche hat er mir auch erzählt. In den Städten wird es aber hoffentlich immer was zu sehen geben. Das Wetter auf deinen Bildern sieht ja gut aus.
6/4/18Reply
Traveler Bisher ist das Wetter super. Ich hoffe bei euch auch.
6/4/18Reply
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Traveler Skater explores the islands
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- Jun 3, 2018, 5:51pm
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda 53.71505, -6.3540753°42’54” N 6°21’15” W
Day 3
First trip on the left side
June 3, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Hat gut geklappt mit dem Fahren auf der linken Seite. Bin sicher in Drogheda angekommen. Nettes Völkchen die Iren. Praktisch jeder hat mich unterwegs gegrüßt und schöne Landschaften haben sie. Nur leider konnte ich das nicht voll genießen, weil die Straßen hier ne KATASTROPHE sind. Der Aphalt kommt wahrscheinlich von der Firma 'Es könnte Kopfsteinpflaster sein'. Ich hoffe nur, dass es so nicht weitergeht. Jetzt erstmal ein Guiness und n Burger.Read more
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Sarah McCabe Ireland 2018
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- Jun 22, 2018, 9:30pm
- ☀️ 57 °F
- Altitude: 131 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda 53.71771, -6.3483153°43’4” N 6°20’54” W
Day 14
Last supper
June 22, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We arrived at our hotel in Drogheda, a town outside of Dublin that is convenient to the airport for our flight tomorrow. For some reason they booked us in the Presidential Suite. Which sounds a bit more impressive than it really was. Plenty of room to spread out for the final repack of the luggage.

We wandered around the town a bit before deciding to just eat in the hotel. The hotel building used to be a monastary and it has a very nice old world feel.Read more
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Our Ring Around Ireland
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- Jul 3, 2019, 1:30pm
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda 53.715263, -6.35390753°42’55” N 6°21’14” W
Day 15
Lunch Time!
July 3, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Drogheda as a city did not impress us. Big. Crowded. It just didn’t feel at all Irish. But it fulfilled our needs to complete a couple of errands. Starting with a delicious lunch that we enjoyed at the Grey Goose.

We both ordered the Beef and Guinness Irish Stew, which I thought was even better than the one I had in Adare earlier in our trip. A pint of Rockshore, an Irish lager brewed by Guinness, washed it all down.Read more
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Our Ring Around Ireland
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- Jul 3, 2019, 2:30pm
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda 53.714989, -6.35367653°42’54” N 6°21’13” W
Day 15
Ottoman Aid During the Great Famine
July 3, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
History records that during the Great Famine (1845-1849), the Ottomans sent aid to Ireland.

Reports say that Sultan Abdülmecit wanted to send £10,000 to the people of Ireland, but that Queen Victoria asked him to reduce the amount to £1,000 because she had sent only £2,000. The Sultan, it is said, acceded to her wishes, but in addition to the money, he sent five ship loads of food ... in secret. From what I recall, the arrival of the ships in Dublin was blockaded by the English, so the foodstuff was unloaded in Drogheda instead.

It was this story that took us to Drogheda. After lunch, we took care of a few errands, and then went in search of a plaque of gratitude honoring the aid. It wasn’t easy to find, but a volunteer at the visitor center directed us to the Westcourt Hotel and told us to look above the entrance to the property!

P.S. Note added in January 2021 ... Apparently, there is a movie in pre-production — titled, Famine — that tells the story of this charitable event. Whether it will ever be released is TBD.Read more
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Traveler Ireland - December 2023
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- Dec 5, 2023, 10:19am
- Altitude: 200 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda Hunky Dorys Park 53.722614, -6.354853°43’21” N 6°21’17” W
Day 4
Hospital with dad
December 5, 2023 in Ireland
Bloodwork is done. Nurse is trying to get us bumped up the schedule for chemo today. In the meanwhile, tea and sausage rolls.
Traveler in a Christmas cup!
12/5/23Reply
Traveler Mark, your dad looks great, specially when you think of all the challenges he's going through. Wish him long life and easy recovery from my end.
12/5/23Reply
Traveler And btw, boy you look like your father, Mark 🙂
12/5/23Reply
Traveler Ha, ha, poor dad!
12/5/23Reply
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Traveler Ireland - December 2023
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- Dec 19, 2023, 12:52pm
- 🌬 46 °F
- Altitude: 180 ft
- Ireland Leinster Co Louth Drogheda Hunky Dorys Park 53.723078, -6.35454453°43’23” N 6°21’16” W
Day 18
Another Chemo session with dad
December 19, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 46 °F
He's getting his treatment now, so I've stepped out for some fresh air. It's way too warm in there.
Traveler Ooh, the building looks depressing. How your father is feeling? Any side effects?
12/20/23Reply
Traveler Yeah, it does, but the staff are warm and really caring.
12/20/23Reply
Traveler Good! Hopefully the treatment is successful 😊
12/20/23Reply
Traveler 💙
12/20/23Reply
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