The Story of the Old Quarry

For over 40 years, the Old Cement Quarry played a key role in Drogheda’s industrial past, supplying limestone for cement production from 1937 to 1978. After its closure, nature slowly reclaimed the land, transforming it into the biodiversity hotspot you see today. This gallery showcases the quarry’s fascinating journey—from its bustling working days to its present role as a haven for wildlife.