St Peter's Parish Church, Drogheda — Attraction in The Borough District of Drogheda

I am in no way religious but this church is breathtaking with its vaulted ceilings and the scare factor of a real human head. No visit of Drogheda is complete without a visit to St. Peter's Parish.

This church is located on west street in the very centre of the town. It's hard to miss. The steps outside are used as a meeting spots for all types. Some undesirables do tend to habitat them so be careful.

The inside is stunning, with its pew upon pew of seats and the gated marble alter just beyond. I cannot not mention St. Olivers head, the reason most people visit the church. His head and his interesting story is located in a little Chapel to the left of the alter.

Above the doors you came in is a humungous organ so make sure you have a quick glance up on...

St Peter's is the Parish Church of St Peter's Parish. Full of history as well as sanctity. Beautifully designed & decorated. As fine as can be seen in Rome. Here one finds a relic if the True Cross, the head of St Oliver Plunkett, a Meath bishop, burned to death at Tyburn. Other historic artefacts including the key and door to his prison cell. There are particularly fine statues here, especially a remarkably life-like representation of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, also our Blessed Lady & St. Joseph. The main altar is particularly fine. Visiting this church is a wonderful experience. Do...

This is a magnificent stone church on the min street ( West Street) of Drogheda. The interior is aglow with the soft coloured light from its amazing stainless windows. The shrine of St Oliver Plunkett (born 400 years ago) is located in a side aisle within the church. This has been renovated and improved for the 400th Anniversary of his birth. The shrine contains the head of the Martyred saint who was half hung, drawn and quartered in Tyburne, London on trumped up charges of Treason, because of his Catholic Faith. He was the Archbishop of Armagh at that time of Catholic...