Old Drogheda Society
The next Old Drogheda Society Walk & Talk Evening will take place on Wednesday August 17th. Liam Reilly will lead the walk from St Peter's Hill to St Mary's Bridge. It is a short walk but has a huge content of interesting items. Liam will talk about:
The Market Cross
St Johns Home
The Victorian Post Box
Clarkes Pub
St Peter's Parochial Centre
Harrison's Court
The Irish Chieftan's stay prior to signing the Treaty of Mellifont
The Thornton Family 4 of whom were involved in the 1916 Rising
Gorman's Pub
The Argus in Peter St
The Central Hotel
PJ Dodd Architect
The Whitworth Memorial
McGrane's Pub
Singer's Corner
Schwer's Newsagents
The Tholsel
Bath House
Costello's Pub
The Admirals
The Augustinian Church
Drogheda Independent
Somewhere Else - Where was it?
The big fire in Shop Street
The Tredagh Hotel/Round House
St Marys Bridge
and some other items.
Get an insight on the rich heritage of the area and as usual Liam will have a few humorous insights to relate about the area.
Everyone is welcome and there is no set charge but small donations will be accepted. Meet at the gates of St Peter's Church of Ireland at 7.25 pm and the walk will start at 7.30 pm sharp.
The Old Drogheda Society requests that anyone intending going please pre-book a place by phoning Drogheda Museum Millmount on 041-9833097 or e-mail info@droghedamuseum.ie ,willto ensure that we can facilitate everyone and everyone can hear the content.
Everyone is welcome and there is no set charge but small donations will be accepted. Meet at the gates of St Peter's Church of Ireland at 7.25 pm and the walk will start at 7.30 pm sharp.
The Old Drogheda Society requests that anyone intending going please pre-book a place by phoning Drogheda Museum Millmount on 041-9833097 or e-mail info@droghedamuseum.ie ,willto ensure that we can facilitate everyone and everyone can hear the content.
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