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Presbyterian Church, Drogheda, Louth

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Unusually built in a Gothic Revival style (Presbyterians tended to favour classical designs at this time), the church bears a strong resemblance to the Church of Ireland in nearby Collon. Perhaps the same architect was responsible for both churches. Like most public buildings and churches in Drogheda, it is faced with limestone ashlar. The two octagonal turrets on either side of the façade were donated by the Corporation of Drogheda. On either side of the entrance are two curving staircases down to the basement.