Back in 2004 a child in Drogheda, yet unknown, was set to have a lasting impact on the town by naming the new bridge at Scotch Hall. Children from primary schools across Drogheda were be asked to forward their ideas on a name for the bridge in January. I believe that the bridge was originally named the Millennium Bridge.

Back in 2004 a child in Drogheda was set to have a lasting impact on the town by naming the new bridge at Scotch Hall. Children from primary schools across Drogheda were be asked to forward their ideas on a name for the bridge in January. I believe that the bridge was originally named the Millennium Bridge.

The De Lacy Bridge was opened in 2005 and, apart from the Boyne Railway Viaduct, is the lowest crossing point of the River Boyne. It is named after Hugh De Lacy who founded the town of Drogheda in 1194. Hugh de Lacy was one of the most powerful men in Ireland in the late 1100s

The bridge was built in conjunction with Phase 1 of the Scotch Hall shopping centre development on the south bank of the river.

Despite its short course, the Boyne has historical, archaeological and mythical connotations. The Battle of the Boyne, a major battle in Irish history, took place along the Boyne near Drogheda in 1690 during the Williamite war in Ireland. It passes through the ancient town of Trim, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara (the ancient capital of the High King of Ireland), Navan, the Hill of Slane, Brú na Bóinne (a complex of megalithic monuments), Mellifont Abbey, and the medieval town of Drogheda. In the Boyne Valley can also be found other historical and archaeological monuments, including Loughcrew, Kells, Celtic crosses, and castles.

The bridge was built in conjunction with Phase 1 of the Scotch Hall shopping centre development on the south bank of the river.