drogheda

[seymor]

I was hoping someone may be able to tell me something about Levin's Bridge Drogheda. My grandfather was born there in 1865.

Any information would be gratefully received. If possible some directions on how to get there from Drogheda.

Many thanks
Seymor

[KDQ]

Hi there.... just to let you know that Drogheda is in County Louth (on the border of Meath though)....

I haven't been able to find out anything about Levin's Bridge yet ... but I'll keep trying ... best of luck.  Karen

[KDQ]

Sorry asked a local of Drogheda and they've never heard of Levins Bridge ...might still be in Carlow? Kind regards, Karen

[donacarney]

not sure about bridge, but levins was a common name in laytown, there was a footbridge not far from levins pub that crossed the river nanny, hope this helps, joe

[KDQ]

not sure about bridge, but levins was a common name in laytown, there was a footbridge not far from levins pub that crossed the river nanny, hope this helps, joe

Joe - could you tell me where Levins pub was please? - is it actually in Laytown? I know there are two pubs today in Laytown named the Cottage Inn (the pub is the nearest to the footbridge - beside Alverno House) and the Coast Tavern - both are near a footbridge over the Nanny... grateful if you could advise.  Thank you, Karen.

[donacarney]

hi karen , just got up. what a beaut morning, must be getting early summer. i assume that the cottage  was at one time staffords. then was the alverno, then further on, on the opposite side of road on bend,beside beach was , levins pub. dont know what its called now. but levins name was still on front  when i there 1995. was also there last year but did not notice. regards joe

[KDQ]

hi karen , just got up. what a beaut morning, must be getting early summer. i assume that the cottage  was at one time staffords. then was the alverno, then further on, on the opposite side of road on bend,beside beach was , levins pub. dont know what its called now. but levins name was still on front  when i there 1995. was also there last year but did not notice. regards joe

Thanks for that Joe - much appreciated. So Levins pub must now be the Coast Tavern (this pub is on the beach side)..I must have a look at the front of it next time I pass ... I just wondered if the footbridge might be Seymor's 'levins bridge' -what do you think?... its a longshot I know but you never know! Kind regards, Karen

ps: I'm assuming you are somewhere in Oz/NZ if you've just got up? We had a funny day of weather here today (I'm in Meath)... started off torrential rain, but it was quite warm...with showers .... lovely!

[donacarney]

hi karen, im in new zealand. originally from donacarney. went to donacarney school[old one] what part of meath are you. been in nz 32 years and only been back twice. 1995 and last year. joe

[KDQ]

Joe - I've just pm'd you!

 ???But just back to Levins Bridge and the footbridge in Laytown - do you reckon they could be one of the same?.. or is that just wishful thinking on my part for Seymor?...Kind regards, Karen