Carlingford

Situated one hour from Dublin and Belfast, the Cooley Peninsula lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty, boasting spectacular coastal and mountain scenery.

The Cooley Peninsula forms Carlingford Lough's southern coast. Once a part of the historical Province of Ulster, the Peninsula lies in County Louth in the Republic of Ireland.
It's a place of fresh green hillsides, woodland, forest mountains and myths.This was the legendary home of the giant, Finn McCool and the setting of Ulster's greatest saga, the epic folk tale of the hero Cuchullain.

Carlingford, the Peninsula's capital, is one of Irelands foremost medieval towns - a market town and sea port with narrow streets still graced with castles and historical buildings bearing witness to its centuries-old history.The many historical buildings include the 12th century King John's castle, the fortified Dominican Abbey dating from 1305,The Mint and The Tholsel, a medieval Toll House, both dating from the 15th century.

Nestled at the foot of Slieve Foy, it gazes across Carlingford Lough to the mountains of Mourne and provides easy access to water and land-based activities, such as golf, sailing windsurfing, and hill-walking. Its sea-faring and agricultural tradition are today reflected in its many excellent restaurants and pubs.

The Lough's northern shore is formed by the coast of County Down, a narrow green strip of land lying between the sea and the majestic Mourne Mountains which tower above the little Northern Irish towns of Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. From here, the coast road winds eastwards to Newcastle and the Royal County Down Golf Club, rated amongst the world's top ten Championship courses.

• Childrens play ground just minutes walk away
• Sailing - across the road
• Angling -sea, river and canal
• Swimming - Indoor pool, pier and beaches
• Adventure Centres
• Golf - Greenore, Royal County Down, Newry
• Cycling
• Hill Walking - Guided tours for groups or daily visitors.
• Horse Riding
• Excellent Italian, Gourmet, Authentic & traditional Restaurants, Tea Rooms & Delicatessens.
• Historic & Heritage Centres.
• Arts & Craft Centres
• Cookery Classes
• New up and coming local shops including ladies fashion, crafts & jewellery.
• All year round events - visit the Carlingford Website & get all the complete tourist information for the Carlingford area.

DIRECTIONS FROM BELFAST:-

Leave Belfast on the MI heading South (Dublin). Continue until Newry City. Turn off at the second exit at the first roundabout and continue trough the city following signs for Dublin. You will see The Quays Shopping Center/Sainsburys on your left, cross the bridge and turn left and follow the canal, through Omeath village and continue to Carlingford, approx.
11 miles from Newry. As you enter the centre of the village, turn left at the end of the harbour wall onto Ghan Road, signposted for the Sailing Club and then turn right into Harbour Cottages. You will see the houses immediately on your right.


DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN:-

Leave Dublin taking the MI North(Belfast). Continue until the Dundalk North/Carlingford exit (approx 50mins). At the first roundabout take the second left and then the first left at the next (Ballymac) roundabout. Continue on this road for 14 km until you come to a left turn signposted for Carlingford. Turn left to Carlingford. As you enter Carlingford, just after the Four Seasons Hotel, turn right onto Ghan Road, sign posted for the Sailing Club, and then take the first right into Harbour Cottages and the houses are immediately on your right.

 

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Harbour Cottages - Four Star Self Catering Accommodation in Carlingford, Co. Louth