1863 – Parson’s Mart, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: J.J. Lyons
Parson’s Mart, a commercial warehouse constructed by 1863. Image published in The Dublin Builder, of which the architect John J.
1868 – Christian Brothers School, King St., Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Pugin & Ashlin
The foundation stone was laid April 19th 1867, with the school opening on March 28th 1868.
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,
2006 – Boyne Bridge, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Roughan O’Donovan
Imposing structure over the Boyne on the Drogheda bypass, this cable-stayed bridge is a local landmark for its striking engineering.
1950s – Teelan’s Shop, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Fabulous shop exterior from the 1950s with intact lettering and wild octagonal windows. The interior is a similar time warp. Long may it survive.
1951 – Post Office, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Office of Public Works
Designed by Seymour Rice and Ronald Tallon (later of Scott Tallon Walker) while staff of the Office of Public Works.
1936 – College of Further Education, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Ralph H. Byrne
Built as Drogheda Technical School and now the College of Further Education, this is a fine example of the early Modern Movement in Ireland.
1905 – Former Library, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Architect: Finian Tallon
Built as a Carnegie Library in 1905, this simple mid terrace building features Jacobean gothic detailing and Art Nouveau lettering.
1890s – Clarke’s Bar, Drogheda, Co. Louth
A fine late 19th century building and interior. The exterior is rendered with decorative window surrounds and a fine shop front.
1874 – Cord Burial Ground Church, Drogheda, Co. Louth
A small gothic mortuary chapel with a particularly high pitched roof. The building is finished in rusticated limestone. Dedicated 21 June 1874.
