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Dunleer, Co. Louth

Dunleer (Irish: Dún Léire) is a small town in County Louth situated midway between Drogheda and Dundalk and its location as a crossroads on the main north-south economic corridor of Ireland have made this once rural village officially a town.. The town stands on the site of an early Christian monastery, Lann Leire, which was regularly plundered by the Vikings of nearby Annagassan.

Nearby White River Mill is a 17th century flour mill, open to visitors. Rathesker Lakeside walk and woodland ecological area is located a short distance from the town. As with most places in County Louth there are numerous Championship standard 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

Dundalk Golf Club

Blackrock, Co. Louth
Course Type: Parkland

Founded in 1905, Dundalk is unquestionably one of Ireland's finest parkland layouts. Set above the village of Blackrock, the course offers magnificent views of the nearby Cooley and Mourne mountains, the Irish Sea and Dundalk Bay. Hosting Nati ...

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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

Balbriggan Fish & Farmers Market - Co Dublin

Balbriggan Fish & Farmers Market - 10am-2pm Every Friday

George's Square Balbriggan Co Dublin

Contact:

Michael Grimes Tel: (01) 841 3100 or via email to crea ...

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Tourist Attractions

Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre

Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Adventure centre for individuals, families, team building etc. Features a wide range of Adrenaline and Adventure Activities including a 150 metre Zip line, a giant 3 story, 4 walled climbing tower – The Biggest in Europe, 3 levels of aerial ...

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Wedding Venues

Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Situated on the banks of the River Boyne, downstream from the town of Drogheda, Beaulieu was one of the first unfortified houses built in Ireland. It was built in the Dutch style between 1660 and 1666 for Sir Henry Tichbourne, of whom the present ...

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