images of locations in county louth
A beautiful and rare example of a late c.17th mansion that stills exists in Ireland
The beautiful Beaulieu House (1680) is located 3 miles from the town of Drogheda in co.Louth. This is a rare example of a late c.17th mansion that stills exists in Ireland without alterations. This was [...]
One of the most striking Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland but don’t look out the window
Castle Roche is one of the most striking Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland. It was built in 1236 by the De Verdun family and the steep rocky outcrop along with it's strong walls made it virtually [...]
Our greatest mythological warrior tied and bound himself to this stone
Cúchulainn's Stone (Clochafarmore) is located near the village of Knockbridge in co.Louth. It dates from between 500 b.c - 500 a.d. According to legend, the mortally wounded Cúchulainn bound himself to this 10 foot pillar [...]
Regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful High Cross
This National Monument is the wonderful Muiredach’s High Cross located in Monasterboice, co. Louth. It is regarded as the most beautiful Celtic cross in the World and Ireland’s greatest contribution to European sculpture. It stands 18 [...]
The largest fortified medieval tower house in Ireland on the edge of The Pale
This national monument is Ardee Castle located on the main street of Ardee in county Louth. It is the largest fortified medieval tower house in Ireland. The original structure on this site was founded by [...]
A Norman castle with stunning views over Carlingford Lough
King John's Castle is located in Carlingford in county Louth. This national monument was allegedly built for King John of England in 1200 however recent research suggests that it may have been built by the [...]
Once a prosperous trading port with 5 Royal charters & The Earls of Carlingford
Taaffe's Castle is situated in the beautiful medieval town of Carlingford. It was built around 1520 as a fortified townhouse and a trading depot for the Taaffe family. The Taaffe's later became the 'Earls of [...]
Ireland’s tallest High Cross located in a beautiful monastic settlement
This beautifully carved cross is located in the grounds of Monasterboice in county Louth. It is the tallest cross Ireland standing high at 21 feet and is dated to the 9th century. High Crosses are [...]
The finest barbican in Ireland, 360′ views & Cromwell
St Laurence's Gate is located in Drogheda in county Louth. This interesting structure was built in 1280 just outside the original walls of Drogheda. It is described as a 'barbican' and is regarded as the [...]
Drogheda’s most prominent & strategic location, an ancient burial chamber & 1922
Millmount Martello Tower is located in Drogheda in county Louth. This is Drogheda's most dominant feature and it's most strategic location. Legend says it is the burial place of Amhairghin, a mythical Celtic poet and [...]
An Abbey for the sick and the infirm & The Crutched Friars
The Abbey of St Mary d'Urso is located in Drogheda in county Louth. This national monument is Drogheda's oldest monastic site and is known as 'The old abbey' or 'The Hospital of St. Mary d’Urso' [...]
Viking Raids, beautiful Celtic Crosses and once the highest Roundtower in Ireland
The Round Tower of Monasterboice is located in county Louth and dates from the 10th century a.d. The tower stands 92 feet high but may have originally been 108 feet making it one of the [...]
The first and most important Cistercian Abbey in Ireland
Mellifont Abbey located in Tullyallen in co. Meath was founded by St Malachy in 1142. This was the first and most important of Ireland's 35 Cistercian abbeys. The term Cistercian derives from Cistercium, the Latin [...]
Proleek Dolmen. Ballymascanlon. co.Louth c.4000>3000 b.c
This is the beautiful and graceful Proleek Dolmen located on the legendary Cooley Peninsula in co. Louth. It is one of the finest examples in Ireland and dates from between 4000 to 3000 bc. They [...]
Regarded as the most beautiful High Cross in the World
This National Monument is the wonderful Muiredach’s High Cross located in Monasterboice, co. Louth. It is regarded as the most beautiful Celtic cross in the World and Ireland’s greatest contribution to European sculpture. It stands 18 [...]