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School: Drogheda, Christian Bros. (roll number 16718)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Br. Ó Reachtabhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 298

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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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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Drogheda, Co. Louth
    Collector
    John Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Magdalene Street, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Magdalene Street, Co. Louth