VisitCarlingford - Accommodation, Packages and Things to Do

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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.

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.

Great Activities

Incredible Packages

Outstanding Beauty

Places to Stay around Carlingford Lough

Santa's Cavern

November 13th - December 23rd

Returning to his cavern in Carlingford after a 6 year absence, enjoy one of the best Santa experiences on the East coast if not all Ireland.

Activities & Tours in Carlingford

Discover the Greenway

A beautiful walk between Omeath & Carlingford

Explore the region and enjoy a walk through an area of outstanding beauty. The Carlingford to Omeath Greenway stretches along the coastline between our two village. This is an ideal path for anyone who wishes to cycle in the area.

Upcoming Events

01 October

Newry Variety Market

Nooks Duo – every Thursday in PJ O Hares

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02 October – 20 December

Dundalk Stadium

Horse Racing

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08 October

Newry Variety Market

Nooks Duo – every Thursday in PJ O Hares

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09 October – 20 December

Dundalk Stadium

Horse Racing

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An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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!