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
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 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 mortally wounded Cúchulainn bound himself to this 10 foot pillar stone Cúchulainn's Stone or Clochafarmore may date to anytime between 1000 b.c - 500 a.d. According to legend, the mortally wounded Cúchulainn [...]
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 [...]
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 in Ireland. [...]
A Norman castle, King John & 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 1200 however [...]
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 [...]
Ireland's tallest High Cross located & 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 [...]
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 it [...]
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 [...]
Viking Raids, Beautiful Celtic Crosses & 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 [...]
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 [...]
Northern Ireland's most photographed dolmen 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 [...]
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 [...]
