Drogheda & the Wars of Three Kingdoms: Ireland’s most Violent Century

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Please note: This tour takes place over several dates, take care to select your desired date.

Welcome to the Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival.

Drogheda’s Community Historian Brendan Matthews is back with a new walking tour as part o fthis years September Walking Festival. Brendan will take you on a 17th century Walk n Talk across the old streets & lanes of Drogheda, where he will elaborate on what was happening within the town and its surroundings during this particular period of our storied-past.

Hear the fascinating tale of the local connection with the Plantation of Ulster; the subsequent Siege of Drogheda in 1641/42, the arrival of Oliver Cromwell & his New Model Army to the town in 1649, the enforcement of the harsh Penal Laws, the execution of Oliver Plunkett and the significance & implications of the Battle of the Boyne at both local and international level

Please note: This is a leisurely and laid-back walking tour, easy underfoot and presened in a very relaxed atmosphere.

We will be capturing photo and video content as part of the Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to your image being taken and used by the group for the future promotion of walks and events. All care will be taken to exclude minors in content captured.

The Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival is sponsored by Failte Ireland and supported by Love Drogheda BID (Business Improvement District-Drogheda ratepayers).