PabloPicasso
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Has anyone taken a sailing boat into Drogheda Port just north of Dublin in Ireland? Are yachts welcomed there or discouraged?
Drogheda Port
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lpdsn
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Not done it, but considered it. There are no facilities that I know of.
There's one ketch on mooring buoys upstream from the rail bridge, but I've seen it lying over at lowish water, so it doesn't seem that deep even in midstream. There's acres of wharf on the north bank - the main port facilities are downstream, but it is not quite as derelict as it looks and I've seen coasters dried out alongside loading and unloading.
So if you do try it, I'd suggest neaps. I'd also assume a high probability of foul ground whether you try to get alongside a wharf or anchor. And obviously you'd have to be high enough up to anchor out of the way of any possible shipping.
Shame, and the lack of facilities is, IMHO, a missed opportunity for the town, but I just suspect they haven't thought of attracting yachties to relieve them of their hard earned cash.
misty341
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We have done it. Twice. Well worth a look. We went up in our Fulmar 2 hours either side of high water and had plenty of water. On both our trips (last one 2 years ago) there was an old abandoned fishing boat tied up on the north quay just opposite the steel ketch which we used to tie on to. The harbourmaster is a friendly and helpful chap and while it is underdeveloped it is also for the same reason quiet charming. It takes about half an hour to get to Drogheda from the sea - a pleasant and interesting journey in itself. Do keep an eye out for big ships as it's still a working port.
PabloPicasso
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The river does seem to be a potential great opportunity for the town. I cannot understand in these recessionary times why a town Like Drogheda would not be doing everything it could to bring in tourists and the money they spend?
It's a real shame
It's a real shame
Unfortunately, in Ireland, we seem to have historically turned our backs on the rivers that flow through our towns.
AngusMcDoon
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Because the facilities that are available are currently underused. Plenty of space in the Irish East coast marinas already without building more.
fergalg
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Hi I was up in Drogheda a few years ago and it was great. Close to town, quiet enough down the docks and as far as I remember no hassle from the harbour master. Enjoy
