Carlingford County Louth Ireland
Less than an hours drive from Ireland's two major cities, Carlingford nestles between Slieve Foy, Carlingford Lough and the Mourne mountains. A unique blend of natural beauty, spectacular panoramas, myths & legends combine with a modern day cultural infrastructure.
Dining in Carlingford
Carlingford has a fine choice of places to eat and drink. The area is famous for seafood caught in the Lough and the quality of food rivals anywhere in Ireland.
There is plenty to do in Carlingford
Carlingford offers something for everyone.
During the day you can walk in the beautiful hills around Carlingford Lough, sail and play golf and in the evening enjoy Irish music in the traditional Irish pubs in the village.
Medieval Carlingford
Carlingford was raided by the Vikings in the 8th & 9th centuries and then the Normans in the 12th century. It is now a listed Mediaeval Heritage Town - it has more historical buildings than any similar sized town in the whole of Ireland.
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Welcome to Medieval Carlingford & The Cooley Peninsula
Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula, Co. Louth, Ireland, located just over an hour’s drive from Ireland’s two major cities of Dublin and Belfast. In 2008 Carlingford was honoured with the award of Ireland’s European Destination of Excellence.
Carlingford is a magical village, full of character and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. Raided by the Vikings in the 8th & 9th Centuries, historical records show that the Vikings occupied Carlingford Lough. They may have used the sheltered harbour as a temporary base, though, this is unclear as no factual evidence, apart from the name Carlingford has been recorded.
With its history and narrow Medieval streets, lanes that lead to the harbour, majestic Slieve Foye mountain and the famous mountains of Mourne across the lough all combine to make Carlingford unique in Ireland. Today the inherent natural beauty can equally be appreciated on land or sea. Guided walking tours, horse trekking through the mountains - sailing - yacht charter - windsurfing - canoeing - water skiing can all be enjoyed here in Carlingford. Carlingford has 14 reputable restaurants - cosy pubs - great accommodation
Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views and listen to the wealth of myths and legends which makes Carlingford a unique holiday experience!. Carlingford is at the centre of much more too, within an hour's drive - Newgrange - famous 3000BC prehistoric burial chamber. Proleek Dolmen - Portal tomb. Visit Giant's Causeway - world heritage site, within two hour's drive.

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Carlingford Information
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Carlingford Accommodation
There are 40 different types of accommodation available in Carlingford and Cooley.
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Carlingford Activities
Enjoy golf, walking, sailing, arts and crafts and many other activities during your visit to Carlingford.
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