County Louth - CURIOUS IRELAND

Louth is named after Lugh, an ancient Irish God who was a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. It is known as ‘the wee county’ (as it is Ireland’s smallest by area) however it packs well above its weight when it comes to historical sites. Its highest peak is Slieve Foye at 589m located near the medieval town of Carlingford.

St Mochtas House, Louth Village. County Louth c.12th century

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One of the last remaining stone-roofed buildings in Ireland Saint Mochta's House is a rare stoned roofed building located in a private field overlooking Louth Village. It probably dates to the mid-12th century but [...]

St Mochtas House, Louth Village. County Louth c.12th centuryemmet2023-05-09T08:24:29+00:00

The Magdalene Tower, Drogheda. County Louth 1370

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Once one of the most important friaries in Ireland 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 [...]

The Magdalene Tower, Drogheda. County Louth 1370emmet2023-05-09T08:25:37+00:00

Beaulieu House, Drogheda. County Louth 1680

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One of the few 17th-century mansions to survive in Ireland The beautiful Beaulieu House is located 3 miles from the town of Drogheda on the north side of the River Boyne. This is [...]

Beaulieu House, Drogheda. County Louth 1680 emmet2023-10-05T23:12:19+00:00

Castle Roche, Ballinfuil. County Louth 1236

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Don't look out the window of this impressive Norman castle Castle Roche was built in 1236 by the De Verdun family on a steep rocky outcrop which made it virtually impregnable. De Verdun [...]

Castle Roche, Ballinfuil. County Louth 1236emmet2023-06-24T06:34:59+00:00

Cúchulainn’s Stone, Knockbridge. County Louth 1000BC-500AD

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Standing stone associated with the greatest hero in Irish folklore Cúchulainn's Stone (or Clochafarmore) stands 10 feet tall and may date to anytime between 1000 BC and 500 AD. The various stories of [...]

Cúchulainn’s Stone, Knockbridge. County Louth 1000BC-500ADemmet2023-06-24T06:38:48+00:00

Muiredach’s High Cross, Monasterboice. County Louth c.10th century

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Regarded as Ireland's finest High Cross Muiredach's High Cross stands 18 feet tall and is so named because of an inscription on its base that reads 'a prayer for Muiredach by whom this [...]

Muiredach’s High Cross, Monasterboice. County Louth c.10th centuryemmet2023-06-28T08:05:21+00:00

Ardee Castle, Ardee. County Louth c.15th century

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The largest medieval tower house in Ireland The first castle recorded in Ardee was built by Roger de Peppard in 1207. This was to defend the strategic location between the lands of the [...]

Ardee Castle, Ardee. County Louth c.15th centuryemmet2023-07-30T06:39:22+00:00

King John’s Castle, Carlingford. County Louth 1200

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Carlingford's foreboding Norman castle King John's Castle is located in the pretty village of Carlingford. It was 'reputedly' commissioned for King John of England however recent research suggests that it may have been [...]

King John’s Castle, Carlingford. County Louth 1200emmet2023-07-30T07:13:49+00:00

Taaffe’s Castle, Carlingford. County Louth 1520

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Once one of the most important trading ports in Ireland Taaffe's Castle was built around 1520 as a fortified townhouse and trading depot for the Taaffe family. Between the 14th and 16th centuries, [...]

Taaffe’s Castle, Carlingford. County Louth 1520emmet2023-07-30T05:50:13+00:00

St Laurence’s Gate, Drogheda. County Louth 1280

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Ireland's finest barbican tower St Laurence's Gate was built in 1280 just outside the original walls of Drogheda. It is described as a 'barbican' and is regarded as the finest example in the [...]

St Laurence’s Gate, Drogheda. County Louth 1280emmet2023-05-09T10:02:46+00:00

Millmount Martello Tower, Drogheda. Co.Louth 1808

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Drogheda's most strategic location The Millmount Martello Tower is Drogheda's most dominant feature. Legend says it is the burial place of Amhairghin, a mythical Celtic poet and it has recently been suggested that [...]

Millmount Martello Tower, Drogheda. Co.Louth 1808 emmet2025-03-19T19:00:01+00:00

Monasterboice Round Tower, Monasterboice. County Louth c.10th century

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Once the tallest round tower in Ireland Monasterboice Round Tower dates to the 10th century and currently stands 92 feet high. It may however have stood 108 feet high making it the tallest [...]

Monasterboice Round Tower, Monasterboice. County Louth c.10th centuryemmet2023-08-02T15:13:32+00:00

Proleek Dolmen, Ballymascanlon. County Louth 2500-3000BC

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One of Ireland's most loved-up Dolmens Proleek Dolmen is located on the legendary Cooley Peninsula and is the most visited dolmen in the north of Ireland. This portal tomb dates to 2500-3000BC and [...]

Proleek Dolmen, Ballymascanlon. County Louth 2500-3000BC emmet2024-02-15T19:41:36+00:00