Old Drogheda Society
Following the Success of the first "Walk & Talk" evening on July 8th, the second will take place on Wednesday July 22nd when Frank Gallagher will give us an insight into the history of the Newfoundwell / Greenhills area. Starting from outside Garvey's Pub in Scarlet Street AT 7.30pm .Frank will give us an overview of the area before leading the walk down Bredin Street, past Cosgrave Square, Stoney Lane, Greenhills, Chord Road and Thomas Street.
Among the items that Frank will talk about:
The Belfast Railway Terminal at Newfoundwell (1849-1851)
Newfoundwell Railway Bridge
Newtown Blues GFC
Origins of Bredin Street
Greenmount & Boyne Mills
Robert Ushers
The Smyth Family of Greenhills
Benjamin Whitworth & The Sycamores
Boyne Viaduct
Rev Thomas Sandiford
Chord Cemetery Chapel
There is no set charge for this tour but small donations will be accepted in aid of Drogheda Cultural Services. Advance booking is essential as there is a limit to the number we can accommodate.
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