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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

22 Nov 2009 - 22 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...

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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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.