Carlingford events

Thomas Moore Festival Concert - Carlingford Heritage Centre
Thursday 4th March at 8.00pm
Doors open at 7.30pm.

"Moore's Irish Melodies - Ireland in Song"
Ireland's finest young singers accompanied by Una Hunt (Piano) perform The Last Rose of Summer, The Minstrel Boy, The Meeting of the Waters, Silent oh Moyle, and many more of Moore's world famous Melodies.

Thomas Moore was Ireland's national poet during the 19th Century, and his Melodies continue to be a source of national pride. Since 2008, the Thomas Moore Festival has promoted Moore's work through an intensive concert touring programme featuring performances by outstanding young Irish singers and a world-premiere recording of all 124 Melodies.

Leading pianist Dr Una Hunt, is a recognised expert on 19th century Irish composers, and a frequent performer throughout Europe and North America, including concert appearances with renowned Irish flautist James Galway.

Tickets €15.00 Concessions €12.00

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6th and 7th March 2010

Tain Walking Festival
3 Day walking event in Mediaeval Carlingford
Sat 6th - Sunday 7th March, 2010

For details contact:

info@carlingford.ie

http://www.louthholidays.com/events/detail/tain-walking-festival/
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Concert for Haiti - Carlingford Heritage Centre
Sunday 7th March at 4.00pm
Doors open at 3.30pm.
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28th March 2010
Carlingford
National Leprechaun Hunt
For details contact:
info@carlingford.ie
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Sunday 4th April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt and Children's Art Workshop

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April 2010
Lordship Annual Set Dancing Weekend

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24th April, 2010
Cooley Legends Half Marathon - Off/road (21.1K)
new event.

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2nd May 2010
Mountain Bike Race----NPS Event Sunday - 6th year.

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29th & 30th May 2010
"A Taste of Carlingford"
Located in and around the Mediaeval Village of Carlingford.

A Taste of Carlingford is a 2 day celebration of fine food and drink. Set in the idyllic surroundings of the Mediaeval village of Carlingford, all the restaurants, bars and café's will provide visitors to the village a taste of the wonderful range of cuisine on offer, in a veritable market place of little tents and stalls. Artisan food suppliers will provide further treats and colour.

The hospitality tent will feature such local delicacies as the famous Carlingford Oyster washed down with a glass of Champagne. This will be an unparalleled food and hospitality experience to thousands of visitors. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge yourself.

Street entertainment on both days. Pretty Pets Competition, Children's cookery competition, maybe we have a Jamie Oliver in our midst.
See you there

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3rd July 2010
Cuchlainn Warrior Triathlon ---Off/road
Triathlon
www.setantatri.com
Saturday - 3rd year.

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Saturday 10th July
Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge.. Adventure Race
--10th Year.

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14th & 15th August 2010
"Oyster Festival"

Carlingford's famous Oyster Festival began in the early 80's to showcase the then world famous Carlingford Oyster, this was held every year until the late nineties. This festival was revived again and is now in its 4th year, still celebrating the Oyster and now more of a family oriented festival.

Two days of Oysters galore, Oyster treasure hunt, world crab fishing, street entertainment, wine reception, food markets and the famous Chowder tasting, sponsored by all the local restaurants. Regatta on Carlingford Lough, A new and very popular event "Teddy Bear's picnic" Great entertainment for the children. Not to be missed.

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August 21st
Irish Walled Towns Day
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August 21st - 29th
Heritage Week
800 anniversary of King John's visit to Carlingford
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Saturday 21st August, 2010
Carlingford Olympic Triathlon (Swim - 1500/Bike 40k/Run 10K)
5th year.
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Saturday 18th September 2010
'De Cooley Thriller' Mountain Bike Marathon ( race approx 50K)
5th year.

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Contact person for all these events:
Johnny McCabe 087 8105919
email johnny_mccabe@iolfree.ie

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Feile na Nollaig date is
Sunday the 6th of Dec 2010

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Carlingford's indoor Craft and Food Fair

1st Sunday of every month

St Michaels Hall Carlingford

Come and browse through unique handmade crafts and
delicious gourmet food

For details please contact 00 353 (0) 42 937 3033

Email: info@carlingford.ie

www.carlingford.ie

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Live Music

Holy Trinity Heritage Centre 00 353 (0)42 937 3454
Holds many classical recitals, poetry readings etc. throughout the year.
Please contact them directly for current programme.
Traditional / Irish Sessions
Enjoy excellent live music ranging from traditional sessions to accoustic
every night of the week!
Monday Mc Kevitts Hotel
Tuesday PJ's & Taaffes Castle - Trad Session
Wednesday Taaffes Castle
Thursday Taaffes Castle
Friday Pj's, Carlingford Arms, Taaffes Castle

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Weekend Entertainment
Saturday Live entertainment in most pubs

Mc Kevitts Hotel - Disco
Sunday Afternoon Carlingford Arms Live Music
Taafes Castle - Live Band (weather permitting / seasonal )
Sunday Keep it Country - Four Seasons Hotel
Live entertainment in most pubs
For names and details of venues check out Pubs

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Slieve Foye Loop

Rising above medieval village of Carlingford, 588m-high Slieve Foye is not for the faint-hearted walker. No matter where you are in the pretty village, the imposing stature of the mountain summit can be seen in the distance. In good visibility experienced walkers will find it a relatively straight forward experience. There are plenty of easier routes around Carlingford, too, particularly along the Tain Way.

If you're up for the challenge, though, novice walkers can dominate Slieve Foye in the company of experienced trekkers during the annual Táin Walking Festival in October, which attracts like-minder enthusiasts from all over the world.

click here for more information

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Bird watching County Louth

Click here to read this article from Wings magazine: reproduced by kind permission of
Bird Watch Ireland.

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Equestrian Events
All year programme of activities
click here for details