The River Boyne - Fisheries - Drogheda | Ireland.com The River Boyne Contact details Address The Central Fisheries Board, Unit 4, Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Dublin, Republic of Ireland T: +353(0)18842600 F: +353(0)18360060 The River Boyne rises near Carbury, County Kildare and flows northeast through County Meath, where it enters the Irish Sea right between County Meath and County Louth. The river and its tributaries hold extensive stock of wild brown trout. The River Boyne and its tributaries comprise approximately 330 miles of river channel and drain an area of 1.040 sq miles. This river is one of the countries premium brown trout angling waters offering superb fishing to the visiting angler. Rising near Newberry Hall, County Kildare, the Boyne meanders its way in a north-easterly direction for 70 miles through counties, Offaly, Meath and Louth before entering the Irish Sea below Drogheda, between the town lands Mornington and Baltray.

A majority of this angling in the River Boyne is controlled by Angling Association, with some being maintained by private fishery owners. Anglers wishing to fish for brown trout on an Angling Associations water must obtain a permit from that association and fishing methods must be in accordance with the current rules and regulation of the association. Most associations support a policy of catch and release. The Boyne holds extensive stocks of wild brown trout and has good stocks of trout from 2-5lbs with occasional fish to 6lbs. The average weight is ¾lb. The Boyne has all the fly hatches associated with a limestone river with the most prolific being sedges and olives. There are also some hatches of the mayfly Ephemera danica. Fishing on the River Boyne is controlled by angling clubs and private fishery owners and permits for visiting anglers have been made available at the following centres, Drogheda, Navan, Trim, Longwood and Edenderry. Rivers of Ireland | Look Around Ireland Rivers of Ireland Rivers of Ireland The rivers of Ireland are one of the most intriguing elements of the landscape. In proportion to the size of the island of Ireland, there exists a huge amount of rivers and river kilometres.

The River Shannon is the longest in the British Isles. Apart from the 10 longest rivers listed below, there are shorter but significant rivers of great importance to the towns and cities they pass through or where they enter the sea. Some of these would include the River Lagan, which exits through Belfast, the River Foyle, which forms a very wide expanse of water as it exits through Derry City. The Avonmore and Avonbeg Rivers form the famous Meeting of the Waters joining as the River Avoca and then enter the Irish Sea at the busy port of Arklow in County Wicklow . 10 Longest Rivers of Ireland River Shannon 386km The Avoca The River Avoca is somewhat unusual as it begins as two separate rivers, the Avonmore (in Irish, Abhainn Mhór, meaning “large river”) and the Avonbeg (Abhainn Bheag, meaning “small river”). These two rivers converge to form the Avoca. This happens at the “ Meeting of the Waters ”, a place of incredible scenic beauty.The river itself is located in the county of Wicklow and enters the sea at Arklow.

It flows through the Irish village also named Avoca which is the setting for the BBC series “Ballykissangel”. Despite its amazing natural beauty, major concerns have arisen in recent years concerning pollution of the river. The Bandon The Bandon is a river located in Co. Cork . It rises in the Shehy Mountains in the west of the county and flows eastward through Dunmanway, Balineen, Enniskeane, Bandon and Inishannon to Kinsale Harbour. The river is a good fishing area and has an estimated catch of 1300 salmon and a similar catch of sea-trout per year. The Bann The Bann is the longest river in Northern Ireland , stretching a total of 129 kilometres from the Mourne Mountains in County Down to the northern coast of Ireland, entering the Atlantic Ocean at Portstewart. The Bann is unusual as it flows into the very large Lough Neagh at Bannfoot, Co. Armagh before continuing its journey northward. The has led to the River Bann being divided into two rivers; the Upper Bann which lies to the south of Lough Neagh and the Lower Bann which lies to the north.

Numerous activities take place along the Bann, including cruises, canoeing, rowing, waterskiing, angling and several others. The Barrow The Barrow is one of the “Three Sisters” rivers which are comprised of the Nore, the Suir and the Barrow. All three rise in the same mountainous area of Tipperary and flow in a southerly direction. It is 192 kilometres in length (the second longest in Ireland) and enters the Atlantic Ocean at Waterford. It also links with the Grand Canal at Athy, which connects Dublin with the Shannon in the west. The Barrow also passes through the town of New Ross in Co. Wexford where the replica famine ship “ The Dunbrody ” can be seen. The Boyne The River Boyne, one of the more well-known Irish rivers, has its source near Edenderry, Co. Offaly . It is approximately 112 kilometres in length and enters the Irish Sea at Drogheda. The River Boyne is a highly popular fishing area, particularly for trout and salmon fishing, and also boasts many beautiful scenic views along its course.

However, the Boyne is most renowned for its prominence in Irish history and folklore. The Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690 near Drogheda along the banks of the river and would be considered one of the most famous battles in Irish history. Steeped in Celtic mythology, the River Boyne is also believed to be the location of “ The Salmon of Knowledge ”, an ancient Irish legend. The Corrib The River Corrib is located in Co. Galway and is one of Ireland’s shortest rivers, a mere 6 kilometres in length. Despite this, it is quite well-known as it flows through the heart of Galway City after travelling the short distance from Lough Corrib where it rises. The Corrib is also one of the most powerful rivers in Ireland and excellent for whitewater kayaking, although a certain amount of experience is recommended given the level of difficulty. Rowing is also popular in this river, and river cruises take place regularly aboard the “Corrib Princess”. The Erne The River Erne is located in the north-west of Ireland, rising in Beaghy Lough in County Cavan and flowing in a general north-westerly direction.

It is approximately 120 kilometres in length and winds its way through a number of loughs including Upper and Lower Lough Erne. The river derives its name from ancient Celtic mythology, from the name of a princess named Éirne . The Erne is also remembered in a famous Irish ballad, “Buaichaill Ó n Éirne”. Boating, water-sports and swimming also take place on the River Erne, in addition to trout fishing. The Foyle One of the more noted rivers in Ireland is the River Foyle which flows through Derry City. It is a confluence of the rivers Finn and Mourne at the towns of Lifford in County Donegal and Strabane in County Tyrone . From here it flows to the City of Derry where it discharges into Lough Foyle and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The River Foyle is also the fastest flowing river in Europe for its size. The river is home to a number of sporting clubs and a small mooring facility is available for small yachts in Derry City. The main sports on the river are canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Swimming is prohibited because of the dangerous currents.

The Lagan The River Lagan rises on the slopes of the Slieve Croom Mountain in Co. Down and flows for 60 kilometres in a general north-easterly direction to Belfast City , where it enters the Irish Sea. The River Lagan is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of the Titanic, which was built in the Harland and Wolffe shipyard in Belfast and launched at ther mouth of the Lagan before making its way to Southampton for its doomed maiden voyage. Fish stocks in this river declined drastically at one stage but in the last few years have begun to recover somewhat. Rowing is also popular on this river. The Lee Stretching a total of 90 kilometres, the River Lee flows eastward across Co. Cork , rising in the Shehy Mountains in the west of the county and flowing through Cork City before entering the Celtic Sea near Cobh. The Lee is synonymous with Cork sport, with the Cork Gaelic Football and Hurling teams commonly referred to as “The Leesiders”. Numerous water-sports also take place on the River Lee including rowing, kayaking and swimming.

Most notably, the “Vibes & Scribes” Lee Swim, a 2000 metre swim for charity, takes place on an annual basis and attracts thousands of spectators. The river also provides an 8 kilometre stretch of salmon fishing. The Liffey The Liffey rises in the Wicklow Mountains and flows for 125 kilometres through counties Wicklow , Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay. Because it is the main river associated with Dublin City , the capital of Ireland, it is quite well known. Historically, the river Liffey was a highly important trade river, even as far back as Viking times, and in the present age is still an important river for trade. The Grand Canal and Royal Canal connect the Liffey with the Shannon, further enhancing the Liffey as a trade route. The river is used by a number of rowing clubs and the “Liffey Descent” is an annual 27 kilometre canoeing event. The Mourne The River Mourne is a tributary of the River Foyle and is located in Co. Tyrone , Northern Ireland.

It rises near Newtownstewart and flows in a north-westerly direction before merging with the Foyle at Strabane. It is reputed as one of the best salmon fishing area in Northern Ireland . There is also an excellent run of sea trout from the end of June onwards. The river is home to a number of angling clubs, including the Sion Mills Angling Club which manages the fishing rights of a significant part of the River Mourne. The Moy Rising in the Ox Mountains in County Sligo , the River Moy flows 110 kilometres through Sligo and Mayo before entering the Atlantic Ocean at Killala Bay. Along its course it enters the historic town of Ballina. The Moy Valley is very popular with tourists due to the numerous historic ruins, churches, abbeys, which can be seen in this area of the countryside. The River Moy was once one of the best salmon fisheries in Europe, however due to drift net fishing off the coast salmon numbers have declined dramatically. This eventually resulted in drift netting for salmon being banned in 2006.

The Munster Blackwater The Munster Blackwater (so called to differentiate it from the Leinster Blackwater) is one of Ireland’s largest rivers and in the Irish language is known as “An Abhainn Mh ór” which translates as “the great river”. It has also been referred to as “the Irish Rhine”. The river is approximately 170 kilometres long, rising in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in Kerry , flowing east through Co. Cork before turning sharply south at Cappoquin, Co. Waterford and entering the sea at Youghal Harbour. The Munster Blackwater is best known as an excellent area for salmon fishing, although in recent years salmon stocks have sharply declined. The Nore The second of the Three Sisters, the Nore, rises on the slopes of the Devil’s Bit mountain in Co. Tipperary and flows in a south-easterly direction for 140 kilometres before joining the Barrow just north of New Ross in Co. Wexford . The Nore also flows through the Mount Juliet estate, one of Ireland’s top golf courses. Salmon and brown trout are plentiful and fishing rights on the Nore are held by Kilkenny Fishing Club.

Historically, many water-reliant industries were based on the Nore, such as breweries and distillaries. The Shannon Measuring 386 kilometres in length, the River Shannon is the longest river on the island of Ireland. Flowing in a southerly direction, the Shannon rises in the Shannon Pot in Co. Cavan on the slopes of the Cuilcagh mountain, passes through or between 10 different counties and enters the Atlantic Ocean at the Shannon Estuary near Limerick City . The river Shannon is significant from Irish historical, economical and social perspectives. As far back as the 10th century, Vikings used the Shannon in order to attack and raid Irish monasteries further inland. In the following centuries the Shannon played an important roles in many of the battles and wars which took place in Ireland as it effectively divides the western part of the island from the east. The Shannon boasts much beautiful scenery along its course, and a wide variety of activities take place including cruises, watersports, etc. The Slaney According to Irish mythology, the River Slaney derived its name from an Irish chieftain named Slainghe who resided in the area.

The Slaney is located in the south-east of the country, rising on Lugnaquilla Mountain in Wicklow and flowing southwards, mainly through Co. Wexford . It is 117 kilometres in length and is noted in particular for the abundance of wildlife along its course. Deer are common in the northern part of its course, in addition to otters, herons, etc. Because of the abundance of wildlife, bird-watching is a popular past-time for many people in the area. The Suir The River Suir (184 kilometres in length) is the third of the Three Sisters and flows south from the Devil’s Bit mountain before turning sharply east at the Comeragh Mountains (forming the border between Co. Waterford and Co. Kilkenny ) and entering the Atlantic Ocean at Wexford Harbour. The River Suir has a rich history; stone settlements near the mouth of the river indicate that human settlement of this area dates back as far as 4000 B.C. It also formed the western border of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraí (the Barrow formed the eastern border). In recent years, Viking settlements have been discovered on the banks of the river.

Many activities now take place on the Suir, with fishing and boating being two of the more popular ones. The Tolka The River Tolka flows from near Dunshaughlin in Co. Meath into the Northside of Dublin City and from there into Dublin Bay. This river is particularly noted for its flooding. This caused much damage to residential areas in the past which has resulted in the building of extra defences in recent years. The Tolka is very popular for fly fishing, with large supplies of trout and salmon. Fishing on the river is controlled by the Tolka Trout Anglers club and riparian owners. The River Tolka is also connected to the Royal Canal. On the River | The Irish Maritime Festival Festival News On the River The Boyne will be buzzing with activity once again, in 2016, …. with the Boyne Swim, Pirate Ships, Viking long boats, the Boyne Boat Race & Yacht Challenge, and more! All clubs are invited to enter the 2016 Boyne Boat Race which is happening in association with Inver Colpa Rowing Club, the Irish Maritime Festival and Drogheda Port Company.

The coastal and river race will start at Clogherhead beach on a 14 kilometer course through the sea, estuary and river to finish line at the Boyne Fisherman’s boathouse on the Boyne. The Drogheda Port perpetual trophy, which was specially commissioned from artist Ronan Halpin will be presented to the winning team. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will also be presented. The race will take place on Sunday 10th July, leaving Clogherhead beach at 2pm. To enter please contact Glenda on 086 0718979 or by email at info@invercolpa.ie . We look forward to welcoming you and hope you will enjoy both the race and the festival! As part of The Irish Maritime Festival, Drogheda Triathlon Club will host the Boyne Swim 2016 on July 9th (start time 3.40pm) The Inaugural Boyne Swim took place in 2014 and was a huge success with 150 swimmers taking up the challenge of completing the 2.7km course.

In 2015 the numbers grew and the Boyne Swim is now a highly anticipated annual event for both open water swimmers and triathletes alike competing for the beautiful perpetual trophies for overall Male, Female & Junior swimmer which were commissioned by Drogheda Port Company and designed by local sculptor Ronan Halpin. Rising in the Bog of Allen, County Kildare, the historic River Boyne flows 113km northeast to enter the Irish Sea just below Drogheda at Mornington County Meath. The Boyne Swim course is 2.7km in distance starting in Mell, Drogheda and finishing at The Boyne Fishermen Boathouse on the Marsh Road. The swim will take you through Drogheda Port, passing under five bridges (The Bridge of Peace, Dominicks Bridge, Haymarket Bridge, St. Marys Bridge and finally the Viaduct Bridge), and finishing South East of the Viaduct Bridge. The distances will be marked by buoys on the day of the Swim. You will receive a full and detailed safety briefing from the Boyne Swim Safety Officer and the Irish Coast Guard.

Online registration is now open Check out the 2015 “On the Water” images are below. The incredible with over 200 swimmers from all across Ireland. © 2017 The Irish Maritime Festival. All Rights Reserved Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland. Fly Fishing on the River Boyne at Oldbridge Oldbridge to Navan The River Boyne rises near Newberry Hall in Co. Kildare and meanders its way in a north easterly direction for seventy miles through counties Offaly, Meath and Louth before entering the Irish Sea below the historic town of Drogheda, between the townlands of Mornington and Baltray. The Boyne has a good run of salmon and sea trout in summer and early autumn. The majority of salmon fishing in this area is controlled by Angling Associations with some being maintained by private fishery owners. The main salmon and sea trout fisheries are located on the lower reaches of the river between Navan and Drogheda but some salmon fishing is available on the Boyne and lower Blackwater early in the season around the Navan area. The Ramparts, Sophie's Island and the Mollies are popular locations.

The average weight of fish at this time of the year is around 10lbs. Fish can also be taken in this area later in the year when water conditions are suitable, generally with a flood or rise in water level. Fishing Guide Peter Cunningham Releases a Nice Fresh Double Figured Salmon In summer the best of the salmon fishing is located between Slane and Oldbridge. Good numbers of salmon are taken annually during the months of July, August and September on the fisheries downstream of Slane Village with the most popular locations being, the Scabby Arch, Johnsons, Staleen and the famous 'curly hole' pool at Oldbridge. The average weight of salmon in summer is 7lbs. to 8lbs. but numbers of larger fish to 17lbs can also be taken. Sea trout fishing is mainly concentrated around the Oldbridge area but they can be caught on occasion as far upstream as Slane and near Dunmoe in Navan. The Boyne gets a small run of large sea trout at the end of May and into June but the best of the fishing is from the end of June to the end of September. The average weight of sea trout is 1lbs with larger sea trout to 5lbs being caught on occasion.

Shrimp Patterns Can Work Well on the Boyne Estuary fishing for sea trout has grown in popularity in recent years and many anglers now fish on the estuary at mormington. One of the more popular spots in around the Maidens Tower where many sea trout are taken each year. There are still many more areas yet to be discovered on this vast estuary. Anglers should please note that the salmon ansd sea trout angling regulations apply and that a State licence is required. When fishing for salmon and sea trout anglers must have a State licence and the necessary permission before fishing. Day permits are available. All legitimate methods may be used subject to the rules and regulations of the club or fishery and the salmon angling regulations which, are reviewed annually. Salmon fishing on the River Boyne is currently available on a catch and release basis and only single barbless hooks may be used. The season runs from 1st March to 30th September. Salmon Fishing Tip: Use an intermediate line in the deeper water at Oldbridge in September. Angling Bye-law No.

934, 2016 This Bye-law prohibits the use of any fish hooks, other than single barbless hooks, and also prohibits the use of worms as bait in angling for all species of fish in the waters specified in the Bye-law Angling Bye law No 943 2016 Towns and Villages Navan, Slane, Co Meath and Drogheda, Co. Louth Angling Clubs The following angling clubs control salmon fishing on the River Boyne: Drogheda & District Anglers Club: Secretary, John Murphy 39 Anville Cresent, Drogheda Co. Louth. Tel: +353 86 3413350 Rossin, Slane & District Anglers Club: Secretary Mr. Peter Cunningham, Tel: +353 87 3152236 Races | The Irish Maritime Festival It's Maritime 2017 / 10th & 11 June It's Maritime 2017 / 10th & 11 June Races The Race Is On … The Irish Maritime Festival plays host to River Boyne Races and boy is the competition tough!

The Boyne Swim Now in its second year, The Boyne Swim is a hard fought battle for victory in the waters of the River Boyne and is hosted by the Drogheda Triathlon Club. The course record is 27mins 46secs. The Inaugural Boyne Swim took place in 2014 and was a huge success with 150 swimmers taking up the challenge of completing the 2.7km course.Rising in the Bog of Allen, County Kildare, the historic River Boyne flows 113km northeast to enter the Irish Sea just below Drogheda at Mornington in County Meath. The Boyne Swim is 2.7 kilometers stretch starting in Mell, Drogheda and finishing south of the famous Drogheda Viaduct Bridge. The swim will commence at Mell in Drogheda at 1445hrs on Saturday 20th June and finish approximately 45mins later at Boyne Fisherman’s Boathouse on the Marsh road. The perpetual trophies, commissioned from local artist Ronan Halpin, are sponsored by Drogheda Port Company. The race can be viewed from many vantage points along the river and the town bridges.

Come out to cheer on the swimmers!!!!!! If you are interested in taking part in the challenge registration details can be found at For more details follow: facebook.com/TheBoyneSwim and on Twitter @BoyneSwim Open Class 14km Rowing Race – ‘The Boyne Boat Race’ Inver Colpa’s open class rowing race ‘The Boyne Boat Race’ is back again this year with clubs from Wicklow. Wexford,Dublin, Donegal and Antrim competing against a crew from Drogheda’s only rowing club Inver Colpa in a challenging 14km coastal to river course. Starting at Clogherhead beach at 1.00pm on Sunday 21st June it will run 1km along the coast, through the mouth of the River Boyne & wind its way up to the finish line at the BFRRS slipway/Donors Green under the shadow of the viaduct at Drogheda Port. Finish times are estimated to be between 1 1/2 – 2 hrs and the boats can be seen from 3.30pm rowing in formation in an exhibition race from the viaduct to DeLacy Bridge.

For more details please contact the event organiser Glenda Carter on 086 0718979 or see our facebook page Howth to Drogheda Yacht Challenge In conjunction with the Irish Maritime Festival and Drogheda Port Company, Howth Yacht Club is delighted to announce the revival of a once traditional race for cruiser classes to the Boyne. The race will happen on Saturday June 20th. ‘The Howth to Drogheda Yacht Challenge’ is a race for cruiser-racing and non-spinnaker classes and is a performance handicap race. The race commences in Howth Sound at 1000 hrs, finishing at the mouth of the Boyne in the early afternoon at approximately 1400 hrs. The winner of the challenge will be presented with the Drogheda Port perpetual challenge trophy. The yachts will then arrive into the Irish Maritime Festival in a parade of sail at approximately 1530 hrs. A number of prizes will be awarded, including the best dressed boat and the best dressed pirate crew. Further information Howth Yacht Club visit © 2017 The Irish Maritime Festival.

All Rights Reserved Trim | Ireland | Britannica.com Ireland Alternative Title: Baile Átha Troim Similar Topics Drogheda Trim, Irish Baile Átha Troim (“Ford of the Elder Bushes”), market town and seat of County Meath , Ireland , on the River Boyne . It was important from ancient times and was the seat of a bishopric. St. Patrick is said to have founded a monastery there in 432. There are remnants of a 13th-century Augustinian abbey, two gates from the town walls, and extensive remains of Trim Castle, which was founded in 1173 and was incorporated in the 13th century into the largest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland. St. Patrick’s Church (1499) with its castellated tower became a Church of Ireland cathedral in 1955. Industries include textiles and some light manufacturing. Pop. (2006) 1,375; (2011) 1,441. Trim Castle, County Meath, Ire. © sjeacle/Shutterstock.com Meath county in the province of Leinster, northeastern Ireland.

It is bounded by Counties Monaghan (north), Louth (northeast), Fingal (southeast), Kildare (south), Offaly (southwest), Westmeath (west), and Cavan (northwest); the Irish Sea lies on the east coast. Navan, in central Meath, is the county... River Boyne river rising in the Bog of Allen, County Kildare, Ireland, and flowing 70 miles (110 km) northeast to enter the Irish Sea just below Drogheda. Neolithic passage graves at Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth are of archaeological significance, and nearby in the Boyne valley is Tara, seat of the high kings... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience.

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Close Date Published: August 24, 2012 URL: Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share Irelands River Boyne - LittleShamrocks Ireland's River Boyne Vintage Travel Poster - River Boyne Rising in the Bog of Allen, County Kildare, Ireland's Boyne River flows 70 miles northeast to enter the Irish Sea just below Drogheda in County Louth. The Gaelic word for Boyne is Bhóinn. The Neolithic passage graves at Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth, and the Hill of Tara, are of archaeological importance as they are all located in the Boyne valley. In Irish history no date is better known than 1690, and no battle is more famous than The Battle of the Boyne. During this fierce battle, William III won victory over James II at the River Boyne. A few miles west of Drogheda, James, a Roman Catholic, had lost the throne of England in the bloodless revolution of 1688. William was Prince of Orange, a Dutch-speaking Protestant married to James' daughter Mary, and became king at the request of parliament.

James found refuge with his old ally, Louis XIV of France, who saw an opportunity to strike at William through Ireland. He provided French officers and arms for James. The Earl of Tyrconnell, was a Catholic loyal to James, and his Irish army controlled most of Ireland. James summoned a parliament, largely Catholic, to repeal the legislation which gave Protestant settlers land. The Battle of the Boyne While under the rule of Tyrconnell, Protestants had seen their influence diminished in the army, the courts and civil government. In 1688, James had the gates to the city of Londonderry closed. In 1689, the city refused to surrender to James' army, and managed to survive a three month siege before relief came by sea. The Protestants of Enniskillen defended their city equally as well, and won a number of victories over Catholic troops. Eventually, James withdrew from the northern province of Ulster. William was furious about the threat from Ireland. In 1689, Marshal Schomberg landed at Bangor with 20,000 troops and, with Ulster secure, pushed south as far as Dundalk.

James' army blocked further access towards Dublin, but there was no battle and the two armies withdrew for the winter. In the spring of 1690, the Jacobite army was strengthened by 7,000 French troops, but Louis demanded 5,000 Irish troops in return. The troops of William were reinforced by Danish, English and Dutch regiments. When William himself landed at Carrick fergus in June, he was able to muster an army of 36,000 men and began a march towards Dublin. They encountered some resistance near Newry, but the Jacobite army withdrew to the south bank of the River Boyne. The Battle of the Boyne was fought on July 1, 1690 at a shallow river bend four miles west of Drogheda. The main body of William's infantry was concentrated on crossing the river at the village of Oldbridge, but a detachment of cavalry and infantry made an attack upstream. William's army was stronger by about 10,000 men, but soon he had triple superiority. By midday, the Jacobite army was in retreat, and James himself rode to Dublin to warn the city about William's approach.

On July 6th William entered Dublin, where he gave thanks for victory at Christ Church Cathedral. The Battle of the Boyne is observed each July in the celebrations of the Orange Order. This battle was not the end of William's campaign. The King had returned to England before the formal Irish surrender after the siege of Limerick in 1691. The defeated Catholics were soon to suffer from penal laws that were designed to further prove the Protestant victory over the Irish Catholics. When we travel to County Meath, we always stop at Trim Castle on the banks of the River Boyne. It's official name is King John's Castle and it was used as a backdrop in the filming of the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart. footsteps Expand to new tab or fullscreen The ancient town of Drogheda is situated on both sides of the river about four and a half miles upriver from the mouth of the River Boyne, The busy commercial port ‘Tom Roe's Terminal’ is located about a mile downstream from Drogheda’s town quays. With the exception of the southern approach, which has some easily avoided offshore dangers, all other Boyne River approaches are free from out-lying dangers.

The river entrance is located between North and South Bull training walls that are 50 metres apart and protrude seaward from drying sandbanks backed by sandhills. On the seaward end of the North Bull wall there is a black stone beacon with the Aleria Light QG 18m 3M. Drogheda North Bull Aleria Light – QG 18m 3M position: 53° 43.350' N, 006° 14.332' W On the seaward end of the South Bull is the corresponding Lyons Light Fl (3) R5s beacon. Drogheda South Bull Lyons Light - Fl (3) R5s position: 53° 43.225' N, 006° 14.258' W The River Boyne Port Approach Direction Light is situated on the south shore. At night the entrance has a narrow white sector light with a total beam width of 1° between 269.5°- 270.5°T. The entrance red and green sectors are likewise narrow and only 7°.

There is an unlit shipping alignment tower called the Maiden Tower situated 1,000 metres inside the entrance on the southwest side. Maiden Tower is a tall square stone castellated tower with a stone building close north and the Lady’s Finger, a small obelisk, close west. Two factory chimneys on the north side of the river, further inshore close to Drogheda, will also be visible. Maiden Tower – unlighted position: 53° 43.352'N 006° 15.087'W Vessels are advised to make the harbour office aware of the planned entry and seek clearance before an approach is made. Keep VHF Channel 11 open throughout. The Harbour Master's office is a modern red brick building situated on the north side of the town quays about 700 metres above Boyne Viaduct Local hazards for vessels approaching from the south include the half-tide Cardy Rock patch marked by a port hand beacon. They are situated 800 metres off Breymore Point and a mile north by northeast of Balbriggan lighthouse.

Keeping Balbriggan lighthouse to the southwest, or westward of this, clears Cardy Rocks. By night these rocks are covered by the green sector of Balbriggan Light. On final approaches it is not advisable to cut into the River Boyne entrance from the south. There is a large rock about 200 metres east of Lyons Light that is only visible on low spring tides. Vessels approaching from the initial fix may come in bearing 270°T, or due west, into the river’s entrance channel that will be highly visible in normal conditions. The coast in the backdrop is of moderate elevation backed by low hills about 4 miles inland. On closer approaches identify and track in along the leading-light alignment marks bearing of 269.5°- 270.5°T that takes a vessel over the sand bar. The channel commences 700 metres east of the seaward ends of the breakwaters and is dredged to a minimum depth of 2.2 metres since 1998. Continue on track into the channel between the Aleria and Lyons beacons. Once between these the route leads between the training walls steering towards the Maiden Tower.

From there in, the River Boyne channel is marked all the way up to Drogheda with frequent light-beacons that stand outside the dredged channel on each side of the river. Inside the entrance it is all sand and mud flats that dry at low water, and there are no rocks. The first opportunity to quickly come alongside and tie up is at the old Fishmeal at Crooke Point. This is named after a fish meal processing factory that was located there in past times. Fishmeal Quay - East corner 2 F R (vert) position: 53° 43.837'N, 006° 15.619'W This is a small pier on the port side of the river three quarters of a mile upriver from the entrance. At least three metres of water will be found here either alongside the quay or rafted up to a fishing boat. Apart from the pier there is nothing in the immediate vicinity ashore here. Additionally, as it is occasionally used by the Irish army, the quay is a secured area that requires an authorised fisherman to open the gates. Likewise vessels may freely drop anchor anywhere out of the channel and downriver at ‘Tom Roe's Terminal’.

The channel is maintained to a depth of 2.2 metres up to the commercial shipping terminal, and good holding will be had out of the way just off the channel, with the assistance of a detailed chart such as Admiralty Chart 1431. The harbour office is nearby and it may be worthwhile requesting permission to lie outside the tug where 2.5 to 3 metres will be found at LWS. There is a submarine pipeline, and a natural gas pipe that cross the channel west of Tom Roe’s Point, and no anchoring should take place in this area. It is marked by a sign on poles on the north and south river banks. From ‘Tom Roe's Point’ up to town quays the depths are 1.5 metres or less in places at LWS so a vessel carrying any draft will need to work the tides. Two hours flood from there should be more than sufficient for most vessels to proceed up river for the last mile to the town quay. The town quay is situated on the north side of the river and to the west of the Boyne Viaduct that carries the railway over the river.

Hence before entering the town a vessel must pass under the Boyne Viaduct that has an air draft of 27 metres HWS. Once under the bridge come alongside a commercial quay wall on the north side. The long 518 metre town quay to the north has depths alongside of at least 1.5 metres LWS where vessels take to the ground on soft level mud. The commercial quay has large vertical wooden framing where large fenders or a fender board are recommended to protect topsides. There are further town quays upriver of the commercial quay but these are not suitable for berthing as there is a wreck in this area. Above this there is a pedestrian bridge and then a road bridge that marks the river's effective limit for sailing craft. What's the story here? Drogheda, in Irish Droichead Átha meaning "Fordbridge", is located in an area that is steeped in human history. The area abounds in archaeological monuments that date from the Neolithic period onwards. Most notable amongst them is the large Passage Tombs, or burial mound, of Newgrange that was a constructed around 3200 BC.

The town’s original settlement is thought to date back to 911 AD when it is believed to have been a coastal stronghold founded by the Danes. The earliest monument in the town is the Norman motte-and-bailey castle, now the site of the Martello tower Millmount Fort, that overlooks the town from a bluff on the south bank of the Boyne. This is thought to have been erected by the Norman Lord of Meath, Hugh de Lacy sometime before 1186. In time as the town developed it was once entirely walled in, and parts of the wall are still visible including the lovely medieval St. Laurence's Gate. The earliest known town charter was granted to Drogheda-in-Meath by Walter de lacy in 1194. The town went on to have highs and lows. In 1394 the Irish princes of Leinster and Ulster submitted to King Richard II in Drogheda. The town went on to be an important walled town in the English Pale during the medieval period.

It frequently hosted meetings of the Irish Parliament that had moved there in 1494 and an acts known as the Poynings' Law would seal the faith of the nation for 300 years. On the 1st of December 1494 the recently-arrived Lord Deputy of Ireland Sir Edward Poynings, as appointed by King Henry VII of England, called together an assembly of the parliament in Drogheda. He enacted Poynings' Law or Poynings' Act of 1495, formally known as the ‘Statute of Drogheda’ that declared that the Parliament of Ireland was thereafter to be placed under the authority of the Parliament of England. By the end of the 15th century English authority in Ireland had all but disappeared. Coming in the aftermath of the divisive Wars of the Roses, Poynings' intention was to make Ireland once again obedient to the English monarchy. Poynings' Law limited the power of the Irish Parliament and gave the English Parliament and monarch veto power over its legislation.

This marked the beginning of direct Tudor rule in Ireland, although Henry VII was still forced to rely on Old English nobles such as the Earl of Kildare as his deputies in Ireland through the intervening years. Beginning with the 1536 Protestant Reformation, King Henry VIII went even further. Church legislation from the English Reformation Parliament was extended to Ireland, and in 1541 Henry upgraded it from a lordship to a full kingdom. The Irish parliament “most willingly and joyously” consented to a Bill conferring on him the title King of Ireland. The act would survive, with modifications, until 1782. The original purpose of the act had been to curb the independence of Ireland’s Anglo-Norman chief governors. However, the Irish Parliament resented its restrictive effect. Poynings' Law was a major rallying point for groups seeking self-government for Ireland, particularly the Confederate Catholics in the 1640s that besieged Drogheda twice. The first siege occurred during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 when Phelim O'Neill and the insurgents failed to take the town. The second more infamous siege was by Oliver Cromwell.

Drogheda was the first garrison he attacked during his 1649 invasion of Ireland. At that time Sir Arthur Aston had 3,100 English Royalist Regiment and Irish Confederate Army, roughly half English and half Irish, defending Drogheda. These were no match for Cromwell's 12,000 strong army and heavy siege guns. When Aston refused to surrender the town, Cromwell's intention was to make such an example of Drogheda that it would bring Irish catholic resistance to an end. Cromwell, a man who preferred assault over siege, blasted two holes in the wall on the 10th of September and ordered his men into the breach. The first assault was rebuffed and it was only after a second assault, led by Cromwell himself on foot, that the parliamentarians overran the town. In the heat of that action Cromwell ordered ‘any that were in arms [be] put to the sword’. In the chaotic aftermath this lead to ‘The fall of Drogheda’ that has lived on in infamy. The subsequent massacre totaled 3,500 with an estimated 700 clergy and civilians amongst that number.

The vast majority of the killing was carried out in cold blood the next day. In Cromwell’s own account after the siege of Drogheda, "When they submitted, their officers were knocked on the head, and every tenth man of the soldiers killed and the rest shipped to Barbados. " It is recorded that only an estimated 200 troops survived to be deported to Barbados. By the standards of the day, Cromwell’s orders were not exceptionally barbarous. A fortified town that refused surrender and was then taken by assault was not entitled to any quarter. Yet this massacre became infamous in Ireland and, alongside Cromwell's subsequent ‘Sack of Wexford’, remains so today. Cromwell's intention that the terrible example of Drogheda would bring Irish catholic resistance to a speedy end would not be the case. Soon another pivotal battle was to be fought nearby. This was ‘the Battle of the Boyne’ that occurred just 6 kilometres west of the town, on the banks of the River Boyne, at Oldbridge in 1690.

The battle was fought between two rival claimants of the English, Scottish and Irish thrones; the Catholic King James and the Protestant King William, who had deposed James in 1688. The battle took place on 1 July 1690 in the "old style" Julian calendar. This was equivalent to 11 July in the "new style" Gregorian calendar, although today its commemoration is held on 12 July, on which the decisive Battle of Aughrim was fought a year later. On the day William's forces defeated James's army of mostly raw recruits. It provided the turning point in James's unsuccessful attempt to regain the crown and ultimately helped ensure the continuation of Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. The symbolic importance of this battle has made it one of the best-known battles in the history of the British Isles and a key part of the folklore of the Orange Order. Its commemoration today is principally by the Protestant Orange Institution. Today Drogheda is a busy port town and one of the main secondary locations for people to commute to work in Dublin. Being of historical significance it is a rewarding location for the cruising boatman to visit.

From a sailing perspective Drogheda is a completely protected berth in the centre of a major provincial town. It enables a visiting boatman to weather any condition in a highly convenient location of great historical interest. What facilities are available? Drogheda has a population of 31,000 and is the third largest town in Ireland. Although there may be no services specifically targeted at yachting, it has all the amenities, pubs and restaurants that you would expect to service a population of that size. The town quay is in the middle of it all. Moreover the newly opened riverside plaza shopping centre, that includes a supermarket, hotel, cinema, and a wide range of shops is a short stroll across the bridge from the quay. Water is available at the quay and diesel can be arranged by road tanker. Drogheda also offers very good connections to Dublin city 56 km to the south, and is on the Belfast–Dublin main line of the Irish rail network. It is also 3 km from the M1, or E1 Euro Route 1, main Dublin to Belfast motorway. Dublin international Airport is 32 km to the south. Any security concerns?

All usable quays in the Drogheda area are secured areas. With thanks to: Charles Floody, Drogheda Harbour Pilot for more than three decades. Photography with thanks to Trounce, Eric Jones, Irish Typepad, Kieran Campbell and Michael Harpur. Picture view On The following videos may be useful to help first time visitors familiarise themselves with Drogheda and the River Boyne. The following video presents aerial footage of the river Boyne and the surrounding valley. The following video presents a cargo ship entering the river Boyne. The entrance markers can just be seen. The following video presents a cruise ship going up the channel. The channel markers can be clearly seen as can the quay right at the end of the video. The following video presents a walk around the town and ideas of various things to do in the local area. Drogheda - Wikishire Drogheda View of Drogheda from the south Location drogheda.ie Drogheda is an industrial and port town on the east coast of Ireland , close to the mouth of the River Boyne . Overspreading both banks of the river, the town is in the county of Louth north of the river and in Meath south of it.

This is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before it enters the Irish Sea . Drogheda was founded as two separate towns; Drogheda-in-Meath (for which a charter was granted in 1194) and Drogheda-in-Oriel (or 'Uriel') as County Louth was then known. In 1412 these two towns were united. Drogheda then became a 'county corporate', styled as 'the County of the Town of Drogheda'. In recent years Drogheda's economy has diversified from its traditional industries, with an increasing number of people employed in the retail, services and technology sectors. The town also has a community of independent artists and musicians who have been looking to the local economy rather than Dublin for employment. Contents 12 References Bridges Defined by its location as the last crossing point on the Boyne before it reaches the sea, Drogheda has seven bridges in its vicinity. The name of the town is from the Irish language, in which it is named Droichead Átha, meaning "Bridge of the ford".

History Commemoration of Borough Charter The town lies within in an area with an abundance of archaeological monuments dating from the Neolithic period onwards, of which the large passage tombs of Newgrange , Knowth and Dowth are probably the best known. [1] The remarkable density of archaeological sites of the prehistoric and Early Christian periods uncovered in recent years in the course of development, notably during construction of the Northern Motorway: Gormanston to Monasterboice , or 'Drogheda Bypass', have shown that the hinterland of Drogheda has been a settled landscape for millennia. [2] Town beginnings St Mary Magdalene Friary Despite local tradition linking Millmount to Amergin Glúingel, in his 1978 study of the history and archaeology of the town, John Bradley stated that "neither the documentary nor the archaeological evidence indicates that there was any settlement at the town prior to the coming of the Normans". [3] The results of the numerous and often large-scale excavations carried out within the area of the mediæval town in the past ten years appear to have confirmed this statement.

[4] The earliest monument in the town is the motte-and-bailey castle, now known as Millmount Fort , which overlooks the town from a bluff on the south bank of the Boyne, and which was probably erected by the Norman Lord of Meath, Hugh de Lacy at some time before 1186. The earliest known town charter is that granted to Drogheda-in-Meath by Walter de lacy in 1194. [5] In the 1600s the name of the town was also spelled "Tredagh" in keeping with the common pronunciation, as documented by Gerard Boate in his work Irelands' Natural History. Drogheda was an important walled town in The Pale in the Middle Ages. It frequently hosted meetings of the Irish Parliament at that time. In a spill-over from the War of the Roses, [6] Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond and his two youngest sons (still children) were executed there on Valentine's Day, 1468, on orders of the John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester, the Lord Deputy of Ireland.

It has later been suggested that the Queen herself was implicated in the orders given. [7] The Parliament was moved to the town in 1494 and passed Poynings' Law, the most significant legislation in Irish history, a year later. This effectively subordinated the Irish Parliament's legislative powers to the King and his English Council. Later events St Laurence's Gate The town was besieged twice during the Irish Confederate Wars. On the second occasion it was taken by Oliver Cromwell in September 1649, as part of the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and it was the site of a massacre of the Royalist defenders. In his own words after the siege of Drogheda, "When they submitted, their officers were knocked on the head, and every tenth man of the soldiers killed and the rest shipped to Barbados." [8] The Earldom of Drogheda was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1661. The Battle of the Boyne, 1690, was fought some four miles west of the town, on the banks of the River Boyne , at Oldbridge.

It secured the victory of King William III, William of Orange, over his deposed uncle, King James II, and allowed William to march into Dublin . In 1790 Drogheda Harbour Commissioners established, later Drogheda Port Company In 1825 the Drogheda Steam Packet Company was formed in the town, providing shipping services to Liverpool . In 1837 the population of Drogheda area was 17,365 of whom 15,138 lived in the town. [9] Town arms A Norman element on Drogheda's coat of arms is its centrepiece, St Laurence's Gate. The three lions which flank the Norman barbican and the star and crescent, similar to those on the coat of arms of Portsmouth , are taken from Richard The Lionheart's coat of arms who gave both towns their charters. On the other side of the barbican is a ship denoting Drogheda's status as an important port. The town's motto Deus praesidium, mercatura decus translates as "God our strength, merchandise our glory".

[10] A local tale has it that the star and crescent were included in the town arms after the Ottoman Empire sent financial aid and ships laden with food to Drogheda during the Great Famine. That there is no evidence of any such a connection, but plenty that the arms long predate that period, does not dissuade one element of opinion. [11] There are newspaper articles from the period referring to three foreign ships sailing up the River Boyne in May 1847, without saying to which nation they belonged. [12] 20th century In 1921 the preserved severed head of Oliver Plunkett, the Romanist bishop who was executed in London in 1681, was put on display in St Peter's Church, where it remains today. Arts and entertainment The Little Duke Theatre Company (Drogheda School of Performing Arts) Upstate Theatre Project The Municipal Centre in Stockwell Street acts as a base for most of the town's artists, under the umbrella of the Droichead Arts Centre, and featuring a gallery space and a theatre. The former Garda station in West Street is now a satellite site of the Droichead Arts Centre.

This site is called Barlow House. Visual arts October 2006 saw the opening of the town's first dedicated Municipal Art Gallery and visual arts centre, the Highlanes Gallery, housed in the former Franciscan Friary on St. Laurence Street. The Highlanes Gallery houses Drogheda's important municipal art collection, which dates from the 17th century, as well as visiting exhibitions in a venue which meets key international museum and gallery standards. Drogheda's most famous visual artist was the abstract expressionist painter Nano Reid (1900–1981). Literature Drogheda and its hinterland has always had a very strong literary tradition. Oisín McGann is an award-winning writer of children's literature. Angela Greene (deceased) was the first Drogheda poet to win The Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award in 1988 for her collection Silence and the Blue Night. The poet Susan Connolly has been widely published and broadcast. She was awarded The Patrick and Katherine Kavanagh Fellowship in Poetry in 2001 for her life's work.

The poet, writer and occasional broadcaster Marie MacSweeney has received the Francis MacManus Short Story Award for her short story "Dipping into the Darkness". Drogheda on screen Drogheda served as the location for film and television, including: Cal, a drama set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland Love Is the Drug (five-part television drama series) In 2011 Feargal Quinn fronted RTÉ's Local Heroes campaign in Drogheda, which assembled a team of experts to kick-start the local economy. It aired as RTÉ 1's six-part television series, Local Heroes – A Town Fights Back. Drogheda today With the expansion of the Irish economy in the 1990s, during the "Celtic Tiger" years, Drogheda became one of the main secondary locations for people who work in Dublin to buy a house, as property prices in the capital became prohibitive for many first-time home buyers. This was aided by the expansion of transport infrastructure in the direction of Drogheda which is to say the Swords and Balbriggan bypasses, the Boyne River Bridge and the increased number of commuter trains serving the town.

Partly as a result, the downtown area of Drogheda has redeveloped, and two large shopping centres have opened, while several national and international retailers have opened stores. In 2007 the partial pedestrianisation of the town's main street, West Street, was completed. On the south quay in the space of the former Lakeland Dairies premises (an old industrial area), the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre and the D Hotel was completed in November 2005. A new pedestrian bridge extends from the north quay, at Mayoralty Street, into the complex. Phase Two of the development, which will shortly commence construction, will extend further down along the river front, on the site of the former Irish Oil Cake works. It will have an extension to the shopping centre and hotel, new apartments, cinema, and a riverside plaza. Transport, communications and amenities M1 traffic crossing Boyne River Bridge Road links and infrastructure Drogheda is located close to the M1 (main Dublin – Belfast ) motorway. The Boyne River Bridge carries traffic from the M1, across the River Boyne, two miles west of the town.

It was opened on 9 June 2003 and is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Ireland. Railway Drogheda acquired rail links to Dublin in 1844, Navan in 1850 and Belfast in 1852. Passenger services between Drogheda and Navan were ended in 1958, however the line remains open for freight (Tara Mines/Platin Cement) traffic. In 1966 Drogheda station was renamed "MacBride". Drogheda railway station opened on 25 May 1844. [13] Local economy The local economy of Drogheda, like that of many other towns in Ireland, is changing rapidly. The old industries based around linen and textiles, brewing, shipping and manufacturing have now disappeared or are in decline. In recent times, business has slowed because of the recession and Drogheda faces an increase in unemployment. There are still a number of large employers in the town, including: Drogheda Port Company, the oldest indigenous employer since 1790 Glanbia, dairy products factory.

(Glanbia Dairies, Drogheda was founded as Ryan Dairies (1957), becoming DDD (Drogheda & Dundalk Dairies) in 1959. Taken over by Avommore Dairies in 1986, which merged with Waterford to form Glanbia in 1997). Premier RHI AG, or Premier Periclase, produces Seawater Magnesia products at its plant – 115 employees Flogas, a national gas distributor Natures Best, a fresh food processor Hilton Foods, a meat processor Boyne Valley Foods, a producer and distributor of olive oil, jams and honey Irish Cement, Ireland's largest cement works at Platin.

International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), a producer of perfumes and food fragrances (plant closed 2010) Becton Dickinson (BD), a manufacturer of medical syringes and associated equipment The d hotel, Hospitality Recent additions to the local economy include: IDA Business and Technology Park: a 61.8 acres (25.0 hectares) area with direct access onto the Dublin-Belfast motorway, developed and landscaped for the needs of both the IT, financial and internationally traded services sectors. International Fund Services, a leading provider of fund accounting and administration services to the hedge fund industry globally, is to establish a hedge fund administration operation in Drogheda, Co. Louth, with the creation of up to 235 jobs. Eight enterprise incubation units for high tech startup companies are provided in the Milmount complex. The opening of the Drogheda bypass has led to the development of two large retail parks adjacent to the motorway, either side of the Boyne cable bridge. On the northside, is the M1 Retail Park and on the southside is the Drogheda Retail Park.

Owing to the recession and economic crash, a multitude of business and factories have closed down in Drogheda. As a result of this, Drogheda has an unemployment problem, [14] which has in turn led to a serious rise in social problems, including crime (organised, violent and petty), [15] [16] poverty, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and various substance abuse. As a result, large parts of Drogheda have been designated RAPID areas, which means that areas have been identified by the Government as urban areas of concentrated disadvantage. Scotch Hall Shopping Centre Shopping Traditionally shopping took place in the central business district of the town centre. The main shopping streets being West Street, Shop Street, Peter Street, and Laurence Street. There are five shopping centres, Scotch Hall, Laurence Town Centre, Drogheda shopping Centre, Abbey shopping Centre, and Boyne shopping Centre. A number of retail parks have developed around Drogheda since the year 2000, mainly on the southern and western side of the town.

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Question: Which river enters the Irish Sea at Drogheda?
Answer: Boyne