{"product_id":"drogheda-paperback","title":"Drogheda - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrogheda nestles on the east coast of Ireland, on the border of Louth and Meath. A lively medieval town, it is home to a host of contemporary music and theater companies, an international Samba festival, and was the birthplace of many famous Irish people, including Pierce Brosnan, Steve Staunton, and Shane Horgan. Drogheda also has a long and colorful history, which includes the Battle of the Boyne, sieges and massacres, earls, rebels, and saints. The severed head of Saint Oliver Plunkett remains on display in St Peter's church. All of this and more is covered in Joe Curtis's comprehensive illustrated history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e is a local historian and author. His previous books for The History Press include \u003ci\u003eMount Merrion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHarold's Cross\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165726576775,"sku":"9781845887988","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c6424201145c9b9dbc95cf3e2722ccc4.webp?v=1733315667","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/drogheda-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}