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Clogherhead, Co. Louth

The fishing village of Clogherhead is located on the east coast of Ireland in County Louth, approximately 70km (44 miles) north of Dublin. The village developed around the fishing industry with the waters of Clogherhead being reputed as being the best fishing waters in the country. The harbour known as Port Oriel was built in 1885.

Clogherhead peninsula located just north of the village is designated a Natural Heritage Area under the 1997 Louth County Development Plan.

Clogherhead offers plenty for tourists to see and do all year round. There are plenty of fine walks - the headland affords uninterrupted views of the Mourne Mountains 30km to the north and to Lambay Island 35km to the south - and there are some of Ireland's finest championship links golf courses nearby.

Gardens

Knockabbey Castle & Gardens

Tallanstown, Co. Louth

Also known as Thomastown Castle, the earliest part of the building dates back to 1399 and this tower house played a part in the strategic defence of the northwest corner of the Pale. A Georgian and later a Gothic wing were added, and the old towe ...

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Golf

Royal Tara Golf Club

Navan, Co. Meath
Course Type: Parkland

Royal Tara Golf Club nestled at the foot of the Historic Hill of Tara in the Royal County of Meath is among Ireland's most enjoyable and conveniently located Golfing retreats. Reputably one of the finest inland members Golf complexes-renowned ...

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Self Catering

The Cottages

Bettystown, Co. Meath

Traditional thatched cottages were once very typical of this part of Ireland and, although the six that make up this beach-side hamlet look so immaculate that you could be forgiven for thinking they are new, they are actually about 300 ...

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What's On

Laytown Farmers Market - Sonairte Co Meath - 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month

Laytown Farmers Market - Every 1st & 3rd Sunday from March to December (21st Dec is last market until March), 10.30am-5pm

Sonairte, The Ecology Centre, Laytown, Co Mea ...

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Tourist Attractions

Hill of Tara

Tara, Co. Meath

The Hill of Tara is is an archaeological complex that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath and is best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, however the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age whe ...

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Wedding Venues

Tankardstown House

Slane, Co. Meath

Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the garden and gift shop, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit. Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, ...

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