Louth

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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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Carlingford Adventure Centre Summer Camp

01 Jul 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Carlingford Adventure Centre is a hive of activity during July & August with Ireland's best outdoor adventure summer camps for...

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge traverses the local Cooley Mountains and navigates Carlingford Lough. Competitors mountain...

Carlingford Oyster Festival

11 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

Carlingford Oyster Festival includes the oyster pearl hunt, world crab fishing contest, street entertainment, oyster tent, food...

Oxfam Ireland TRAILTREKKER

01 Sep 2012 - 02 Sep 2012

Trailtrekker is an event challenge for teams of four. You can choose from two challenges - the 100km or the 50km. The 100km is the...

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