28 May
Newry Variety Market
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Carlingford Lough
& Cooley Peninsula
This is a place sculpted by time and exciting history. A place where mountains, forest, hills and rivers meet the sea. A place where time stands still and magic happens.
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Carlingford & cooley Peninsula • Mourne Region • Gullion
The charming medieval village of Carlingford is situated on the East coast of Ireland, in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula, at the foot of Slieve Foy and overlooking the Mourne mountains. Located halfway between the cities of Belfast and Dublin, visitors will encounter a hub of heritage and folklore.
29 May – 19 August
Dundalk Stadium
04 June
Newry Variety Market
05 June – 20 August
Dundalk Stadium
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The area is nestled between Co. Down on it’s northern shores and the Cooley Peninsula, Co. Louth on the South, the area around Carlingford Lough is one of outstanding natural beauty.The Mourne Mountains, these are the jewels of Northern irelands landscape. They hug the coastline of County Down and rest at the shores of Carlingford Lough. It was a region that was designated as an AONB.
Escape To Carlingford Lough
Start Your Journey Through Ireland’s Ancient East.
Carlingford is famous for many reasons, It borders the political divide between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. With the Mournes stretching down to the Lough on the Northern side of the Mountain. Carlingford Lough has lots to offer. Take your first steps through 5000 years of wonder.
Exciting History
Ireland's Best Kept Historical Town
Carlingford Lough can lay claim that as a region it has been touched by every single historical epoch of both national and world wide significance. Come and learn about one of Ireland’s most significant locations.
From the stories of Celtic Legends, to the Normans and Edward the Bruce, right through to the ages of Royal Agency, rebellion and modern times from the formation of governments and the world wars. Carlingford Lough is a beautiful place with an immensely powerful story.
Meet the VisitCarlingford Team
Our goal is to create Fun, Value for money packages for people visiting Carlingford. If we do our job right, you might not even be aware of the work and planning behind your trip. We are the local Experts!
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- info@visitcarlingford.com
