Louth

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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Drogheda St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Drogheda comes alive each St. Patrick's Day with a colourful parade through the town. It was at the mouth of the River Boyne that...

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 18th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Stadium Wednesday 18th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 23rd March

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Evening meeting, first race approx 5.50pm.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 30th March

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Evening Meeting First Race approx 5.50pm.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 4th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Stadium Wednesday 4th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 11th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Wednesday 11th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 13th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing in Dundalk on Friday 13th April.

Carlingford's National Leprechaun Hunt

25 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Carlingford National Leprechaun Hunt invites you all to Ireland's last known leprechaun habitat - the Slieve Foy Mountain. It was...

Cooley Legends Half Marathon

21 Apr 2012 - 21 Apr 2012

Cooley Legends Half Marathon is a 60% off road 21.1K run, offering participants a unique experience in the sport of long distance...

29th Annual Set Dancing Workshop Weekend

27 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012

29th Annual Set Dancing Workshop & Ceilis. Book your accommodation early!

Drogheda Fringe Festival

03 May 2012 - 12 May 2012

Drogheda Fringe Festival has expanded to a 10 day festival for 2012 due to the rapid growth of the programme which includes music,...

Drogheda Arts Festival

03 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Renowned for its diverse mix of art forms, Drogheda Arts Festival utilises a range of evocative and compelling venues, including...

Vantastival

04 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Vantastival is a family-friendly festival taking place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Three stages of live music and...

Taste of Carlingford

26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

A two day celebration of fine food and drink set in the idyllic Medieval village of Carlingford.The local restaurants, bars and...

Drogheda Samba Festival

22 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

In its 19th year, the Drogheda Samba Festival is a weekend of Samba, Latin and African music and dance with street and indoor...

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...

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Take a Fun Break to Carlingford and Go Leprechaun Spotting for 6 people

 


Visit the only 'Designated Area of Protection for Flora, Fauna, Wild Animals and Little People' under the EU Habitats...

The d Hotel Gallery Experience

 

Enjoy 2 nights' bed and breakfast and 1 dinner and a visit to the Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery - a dedicated visual art spece...

Enjoy a 5 Night Self Catering Break & Experience Kayaking on Carlingford Lough

 


Stay in Carlingford Holiday Homes Luxury 4* Apartment in the breathtaking village of Carlingford, Co. Louth.

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Soak up some Medieval Heritage & Culture with a 5 Night Self Catering Break.

 


Carlingford is a magical village, full of character and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. Observe...

The d Hotel Museum Experience

 

2 nights' bed and breakfast and 1 dinner in the stylish d Hotel in the heart of historic town of Drogheda. This offers includes 2...

 

 

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