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Louth

Small is definitely beautiful when it comes to Ireland’s ‘wee’ county, Louth

Carlingford Lough
The Cooley Peninsula
Castleroche, Dundalk
Monasterboice

From left to right: Carlingford Lough, The Cooley Peninsula, Castleroche, Dundalk, Monasterboice

The small but perfectly formed county of Louth on Ireland’s  East Coast covers an area of only 317 miles, but is packed with exceptional attractions from the dramatic landscape around Carlingford Lough to the historically rich Boyne Valley. 

Central to Ireland’s ancient past, Louth is filled with ancient relics and monuments, while the scenery in the north around the beautiful and dramatic Cooley Peninsula resounds with legend, myth and folk tales. 

The heritage town of Carlingford sits beneath the beautiful green Slieve Foy Mountain at the edge of Carlingford Lough giving this medieval town unrivalled natural appeal. 

Dundalk, meanwhile, is an impressive and lively town with excellent museums and a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants.  

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The Spirit Store

08 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009

The Spirit Store is first and foremost a bar on the Quayside in Dundalk, with a great view of the Cooley Peninsula and the daily...

Charley Pride

09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009

Charley Pride at the Parish Centre, Ardee.

Ardee Baroque Festival

13 Nov 2009 - 15 Nov 2009

Ardee Baroque is a small jewel of a festival which takes place each year in November. While it may be cold and snowing outside,...

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme

17 Nov 2009 - 17 Nov 2009

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme at the Droichead Arts Centre.

McHughs Bar & Venue

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

The Venue at McHugh's is one of Drogheda's top live music venues to find out who is playing check out the gig list at...

John Spillane

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

John Spillane at the Spirit Store.

Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club at the McHugh's Live Bar, Drogheda.

Jack L

22 Nov 2009 - 22 Nov 2009

Jack L at the Spirit Store.

Mick Flannery

03 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Mick Flannery at the Spirit Store.

Mick Flannery

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Mick Flannery at the McHugh's Live Bar, Drogheda.

The 4 Of Us

11 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The 4 Of Us at the Spirit Store.

Aslan

18 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Aslan at the McHugh's Live Bar, Drogheda.

Celebrating Brigid of Faughart at Imbolc

28 Jan 2010 - 01 Feb 2010

This current festival has evolved from many years of small but significant celebrations of Brigid of Faughart There is a strong...

The Táin Walking Festival

06 Mar 2010 - 07 Mar 2010

Take a weekend to explore the spectacular landscape of the Cooley Mountains. Virtually undiscovered the weekend will expose you to...

Drogheda Food Festival

13 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

A celebration of food from the Boyne Valley by local restaurants and artisan producers. Cookery and 'grow your own food'...

 

 

 

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Family Break – €105 Skate and Stay with Dundalk Ice Dome. Overnight B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids u-13’s sharing €105 per room. Offer...

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Fairways Hotel & Conference Centre - Midweek 2 Night Break

 

Two Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with Dinner on an Evening of Your Choice. (Children's Rate Bed & Breakfast Only)

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Two Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast plus Dinner on an Evening of Your Choice (children's rate bed & breakfast only)

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Race & Stay Package: €60pps overnight accommodation, full Irish breakfast. One-way transfer to Dundalk Stadium, Entrance into...

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One Nights Accomodation with Dinner and Full Irish Breakfast (children's rate bed & breakfast only)

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Did you know?

The remains of St Oliver Plunkett, who was martyred in London in 1681, are on display in St Peter’s Catholic Church in Drogheda.