Drogheda City Status

The sources centre around the town of Drogheda in Ireland, and discuss the need for its reclassification as a city. A report commissioned by the Minister for Justice highlights the socio-economic challenges in Drogheda, particularly those related to drug-related crime and gang violence. Drogheda, despite being Ireland’s largest town by population, is noted as being underserved and negatively impacted by its division across county lines. Several sources advocate for improved infrastructure and services in Drogheda, particularly for young people, to combat these issues. The sources also suggest a need for Drogheda to be acknowledged as a city due to its population size and density, which surpasses even some of Ireland's existing cities .