7/20/2015

Walk & Talk With Frank Gallagher This Wednesday


Old Drogheda Society



Following the Success of the first "Walk & Talk" evening on July 8th, the second will take place on Wednesday July 22nd when Frank Gallagher will give us an insight into the history of the Newfoundwell / Greenhills area. Starting from outside Garvey's Pub in Scarlet Street AT 7.30pm .Frank will give us an overview of the area before leading the walk down Bredin Street, past Cosgrave Square, Stoney Lane, Greenhills, Chord Road and Thomas Street.



Among the items that Frank will talk about:

The Belfast Railway Terminal at Newfoundwell (1849-1851)

Newfoundwell Railway Bridge

Newtown Blues GFC

Origins of Bredin Street

Greenmount & Boyne Mills

Robert Ushers

The Smyth Family of Greenhills

Benjamin Whitworth & The Sycamores

Boyne Viaduct

Rev Thomas Sandiford

Chord Cemetery Chapel

There is no set charge for this tour but small donations will be accepted in aid of Drogheda Cultural Services. Advance booking is essential as there is a limit to the number we can accommodate.


Bookings to 041-9833097 or e-mail info@droghedamuseum.ie
 

Drogheda Museum Millmount,

History, Archaeology & Heritage, 

Governor's House,

Millmount,

Drogheda,

Co. Louth, Ireland,

0419833097

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