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Changing Urban Functions Drogheda, Co. Louth

Functions R I C E P O T S Res/ Rel/ Rec Industrial Commercial Educational Port Open spaces Transport/ tourism Service

Examples of Urban Functions visible on maps/ photos Recreational; pools, parks, golf courses, marinas. Commercial; shopping centres, shop fronts, market squares. Ports; cranes, containers, large ships, marinas. Services; hospitals, garda stations, government offices. Open spaces; car parks, playing fields, river/ mountain walks.

Drogheda’s Functions Multifunctional Transport Residential Industrial Retail Port Religious Educational

History In the past Drogheda had an important defence function. Port was the most important function in the past. It was the basis of Drogheda’s industrial function. Industries included ironworks, shipbuilding, shoe-makers, oil and cake mills, textiles.

History World famous textile industry. Yarn and linen mills. Raw cotton imported, then spun and bleached in Drogheda. Mills had closed by the early 20th century. However world famous Greenhills towel and sheet factory remained opened.

Brannigans Weavers

1970’s and 1980’s Decline in industry Industries had become uncompetitive on the world market. High unemployment Derelict, rundown factories, were a blight on the landscape. Some were demolished and sites used as carparks.

1990’s onwards Celtic Tiger National investment policies EU grants Development of transport infrastructure; (trains, roads, bypasses,Boyne river bridge) Commuter town

Boyne River Bridge

1990’s Large industry; Becton Dickinson (medical syringes) Many industries; Flogas, Natures Best, Boyne Valley Foods. Derelict industrial sites redeveloped into apartments, hotels, conference centre and two new shopping centres.

Tourism Tourism function is important to the area. Good transport links and accommodation. Many attractions; Newgrange The Battle of the Boyne site Monasterboice High Crosses and Tower

Changing Functions Defence is a past function. Importance of the port function has declined.

Exam Question Explain how the functions and services of urban centres can change over time. (30 marks)