Magdalene Tower — Attraction in The Borough District of Drogheda

Today’s historical walk around Magdalene Tower in Drogheda left a deep impression on me. I thought I was just visiting an old ruin — but I walked away feeling like I had brushed against centuries of stories, mystery, and human presence.

The guide was incredible — every detail, from the 13th-century Dominican origins to the dramatic political moments and Cromwell’s siege, was brought to life. But it was the small things that truly stayed with me: the four stone faces watching from above like silent witnesses, the story of the unknown woman buried among monks, and of course, Ginger the ginger cat, who still guards the tower as if he’s part of the legend himself.

Standing in the shadow of the tower, hearing whispers of royal oaths, lost prayers, and quiet mysteries — it felt like stepping out of time. I’ll never see this corner of Drogheda the same way again. Highly recommend this experience to anyone curious about Irish history with a touch of...

Beautiful tower. Bonus feature: friendly ginger cat! Most likely to take in this attraction as part of the Drogheda town trail. You cannot gain access to the interior of the tower. Maximum time spent there is around 10 minutes to take a photo or two. It's in the middle of a residential area and is not a visitor centre but there is some information about the...

The tower itself is of 14th-century construction. An amazing bit of history. As stated by others you can get close to the tower but not all the way up to it. Definitely worth a visit and wouldn't take more than 10 minutes to view. Lovely friendly cat wandering the grounds of the tower. I really would recommend a quick visit if you...