• Source: Drogheda (barony)

Drogheda (Irish: Droichead Átha) is a barony in County Louth, Republic of Ireland.




Etymology


Drogheda barony derives its name from Drogheda (Droichead Átha, bridge of the ford).




Location


Drogheda is found in south County Louth, straddling the River Boyne.
Drogheda barony is bordered to the north by Ferrard and to the south by Lower Duleek, County Meath.




History


The town was officially founded by Hugh De Lacy in 1194, although the Vikings were said to settle here as early as 911. Following the Norman invasion the de Berminghams and Plunketts were among the Earls of Louth.




List of settlements


Below is a list of settlements in Drogheda barony:

Drogheda




References

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• Drogheda (barony)
• Earl of Drogheda
• Barony (Ireland)
• List of baronies of Ireland
• Dunleer
• Delvin (barony)
• Baron Dacre
• William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton
• Ferrard
• County Louth