Place Names

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There is a great number of places in Drogheda and its district containing a lot of interesting folklore regarding place names.
Scarlet Street is situated on the North East side of the River Boyne, is so called because of the masacre which occurred there during Cromwells reign of terror.  When Cromwell came to Drogheda and breached the walls the masacre ensued which it is said made the street run red with blood.
Gallows Lane on the extreme North side

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of the town of Drogheda.  It is so called because of the incidents which took place there in the days gone by.  In 1798 the insurgents were taken from the old gaol in Scarlet Street and hanged on the two straight rod-like trees in the Gallows Lane.  The trees are still to be seen.