Buildings of Drogheda

1206 – Abbey of St. Mary d’Urso, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Known as the Old Abbey or the Hospital of St. Mary d’Urso, the correct title for this site is the Abbey of St.

1224 – Dominican Friary, Drogheda, Co. Louth

The Magdalene Tower was the belfry tower of the once extensive Dominican Friary founded here about 1224 by Lucas de Netterville,

1280c – St Laurence Gate, Drogheda, Co. Louth

St. Laurence Gate is a well preserved example of a 13th Century Barbican. Named after the ancient priory of St. Laurence which stood outside the Gate on the site of the Cord Cemetery.

1334 – Town Walls, Drogheda, Co. Louth

The walled area of medieval Drogheda enclosed 113 acres making it one of the largest walled towns in medieval Ireland. The walls were completed in 1334.

1570 – The Wooden House, Drogheda, Co. Louth

The Wooden House, Drogheda; erected 1570 by Nicholas Bathe at the junction of Laurence and Shop streets; taken down 1824.
From The Dublin Penny Journal,

1734 – Barlow House, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Architect: Richard Cassels or Francis Bindon

A fine mid eighteenth century built by Alderman James Barlow. With five bays on three floors and a basement,

1740 – The Alleys, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Behind St Peter’s Church of Ireland are these attractive houses built as a refuge for widows of clergy. There are four terraces of houses,

1752 – St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Architect: Hugh Darley

Built on the site of an earlier church, St Peters is a fabulous example of a Georgian church.

1765 – Mayoralty House, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Architect: Hugh Darley

An important civic building at the time of its construction, the Mayoralty House has been in use as a commercial premises for decades.

1770 – Tholsel, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Architect: George Darley / W.H. Byrne

Used for over one hundred years as a bank branch, the Tholsel is a stern and forbidding building in appearance.