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The Storied History of West Gate House

Name: The Storied History of West Gate House
Start: 2026-09-23
End: 2026-09-23
Location: Drogheda

The Storied History of West Gate House is a public event in Drogheda, Ireland, featuring a presentation by community historian Brendan Matthews about the historic building. The event concludes with a guided walking tour of West Gate House and its surrounding historic quarter.

Date: Sep 23, 2026
Location: Drogheda
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Presentation by community historian Brendan Matthews
Guided walking tour of West Gate House and historic quarter
Exploration of over two centuries of West Gate House history
Free event, registration required

Held at the Civic Offices on Fair Street, this event offers an in-depth look at West Gate House, a distinctive historic building in Drogheda dating back to around 1790. Community historian Brendan Matthews will share findings from his research, exploring the individuals, events, and various uses connected with the building over more than two centuries, including its past as a family home and guesthouse.

The evening is structured with an initial networking session with tea and coffee from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by Brendan Matthews' presentation from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A guided walking tour of West Gate House and the adjacent historic quarter will then take place from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

This event is free to attend, however, advance registration is required. It is part of the broader THRIVE project, an initiative to redevelop West Gate House and the former Drogheda Youth Development building into a new cultural and community hub.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Civic Offices; droghedalife.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Drogheda

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