It is named after the village of Louth, which in turn is named after Lugh, a god of the ancient Irish. Historically, the placename has had various spellings; “Lugmad”, “Lughmhaigh”, and “Lughmhadh” . Lú is the modern simplified spelling.
County Louth is colloquially known as ‘The wee county’ as it is Ireland’s smallest county by area.
These are some of the most significant landmarks, buildings and monuments in County Louth
This elegant Gothic belfry tower dates to 1370 and are the only remains of what was once the Dominican Friary of Saint Mary Magdalene. Lucas de Netterville, then Archbishop of Armagh, founded a monastery [...]
A rare example of an original 17th century mansion in Ireland The beautiful Beaulieu House is located 3 miles from the town of Drogheda in County Louth. This is a rare example of [...]
One of Ireland's most striking Anglo-Norman castles 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 [...]
One of the most important standing stones in Ireland, Cúchulainn & a famous sculpture Cúchulainn's Stone (or Clochafarmore) stands 10 feet tall and may date to anytime between 1000 BC and 500 AD. [...]
This Cross is regarded as Ireland's most beautiful This is the wonderful Muiredach’s High Cross. It is regarded as the most beautiful Celtic cross in the world and Ireland’s greatest contribution to European [...]
One of the largest fortified medieval tower house in Ireland Ardee Castle is located right on the main street of Ardee village in County Louth. It is the largest fortified medieval tower house [...]
A Norman castle commissioned by King John with Stunning views over Carlingford Lough King John's Castle is located in Carlingford in county Louth. It was 'allegedly' built for King John of England in [...]
The Earls of Carlingford with 5 Royal charters 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 [...]
Ireland's tallest High Cross This beautifully carved cross is located on the grounds of Monasterboice in County Louth. It is the tallest cross Ireland standing high at 21 feet and is dated to [...]
The finest barbican in Ireland, Clear 360' views & Cromwell wrecking the place...again! St Laurence's Gate is located in Drogheda in county Louth. This interesting structure was built in 1280 just outside the [...]
Millmount Martello Tower, Drogheda. Co.Louth 1808 The Millmount Martello Tower 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 & 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 [...]
Once the highest round tower 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 [...]
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 [...]
One of Ireland's most photographed dolmens 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 [...]
Regarded as the most beautiful High Cross in the World This is the wonderful Muiredach’s High Cross. It is regarded as the most beautiful Celtic cross in the World and Ireland’s greatest contribution [...]
