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The d Hotel is situated overlooking the River Boyne, right in the middle of Drogheda, County Louth. This well run hotel is convenient to Dublin Airport as well as many attractions in the area, including the Scotch Hall Shopping Complex.
The bedrooms are all really well designed, giving you maximum comfort and wonderful views over the historically important River Boyne. The 104 rooms are all ensuite with plasma TV, broadband, minibar, room safe, hairdryer and a tea/coffee facility. If you're feeling peckish you can order some room service or head downstairs to the restaurant, bar and lounge located on the ground floor. If the weather is cooperative you can take your drinks onto the terrace and boardwalk. The hotel has its own gym, which is available for all guests to use, and there's also ample free parking.
The d Hotel is located near the Scotch Hall Shopping Complex. With over 50 stores under one roof, you'll definitely be in shopping heaven here. There's a pedestrian bridge nearby that can get you into the city centre. Attractions in the town include the Highlanes Gallery, home of the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection and Beaulieu House, a classic example of Irish architecture from a bygone age. Drogheda is the home of the Drogs who are FAI Cup winners in 2005 and continue to compete at a high level.
For some golf you can head out to Baltray, Seapoint or Bettystown/Laytown which are all world class courses.
The Boyne Valley is important historically for a number of reasons, including the Battle of the Boyne, which saw the Dutch William of Orange finally defeating King James VII in his consolidation of the British Isles and Ireland; and also the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange and Knowth.
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