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6 Free Things to do in Carlingford this Winter

There is no place like Carlingford but when the sun ain’t shining, people fear that there is nothing to do or see in Carlingford but

The Humble Oyster

Welcome to the home of the world-renowned Carlingford Oyster. Oysters have thrived in Carlingford for many many centuries. With the upcoming Carlingford Oyster Festival reaching

How To Guide On Crab Fishing In Carlingford

Are you looking for something fun for the kids to get them out and about away from their screens? Crabbing is an easy way to

9 Free Things to do in Carlingford this Summer

There is no place like Carlingford in the sunshine and if the Summer doesn’t show up we have put together some great ideas of things

Family Friendly Activities in Carlingford this Easter

Carlingford can be a hectic time at Easter but we at Visit Carlingford want to make sure that everyone enjoys Easter, especially little ones. We

Mother’s Day in Carlingford

What is Romance? Romance is defined as a feeling of excitement, mystery and remoteness from everyday life. Carlingford offers this in bucket loads. Enjoy the

Valentine’s Day Romance in Carlingford

What is Romance? Romance is defined as a feeling of excitement, mystery and remoteness from everyday life. Carlingford offers this in bucket loads. Enjoy the

12 Days Of Carlingford Christmas Shop Fronts

Introducing the ’12 days of Carlingford Christmas shop fronts’. We have showcased a new business shop for the 12 day of Christmas which started on

The Carlingford Gift Guide

Looking for a special gift this Christmas, something that won’t be returned once the shops re-open and are sick of buying socks. We have some

The 15 Most Instagrammable Spots In Carlingford

Dreaming about the perfect Instagram post? Whether you get lucky with an amazing shot, or else just take a mediocre picture and filter the shit

Things To Do This Halloween Mid Term Break

Looking to entertain the kids with some fun and unique activities in the area this mid-term break? At Visit Carlingford we understand the difficulty in

Hens and Stags – Dos and Don’ts

We have put together a list of Do’s and Don’ts for Hen Parties and Stag Parties coming to Carlingford. Hopefully this list will give you

Carlingford’s Top Spots for Seafood

Carlingford is bursting with options for our foodies and in terms of seafood, this beautiful fishing village does not disappoint. We’ve compiled a list of

King Johns Castle Funding Announced – €400,000

Business owners, locals and interested parties arrived at Ghan House in Carlingford this morning, with keen interest to listen to Minister for Tourism Patrick O’ Donovan.

Chefs Choice : McKevitts Hotel & Schooners Restaurant

At McKevitts Village Hotel and Schooners Restaurant the food is delicious and simply prepared. Using locally sourced ingredients , making homemade desserts and offering beautiful jams &

Scéal, a Supernatural Irish Game Set in Carlingford

Carlingford is now at the centre of a fantastic and exciting new game, Scéal….

The Perfect Proposal

“As soon as I saw you I knew an adventure was about to happen” Winnie the Pooh Winnie is a wise character. After all, love

10 Free Things to do in Carlingford

Carlingford has enjoyed some fantastically positive media over recent months and we’re confident when we say, it really is not surprising. At a recent community think tank,