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About Louth

Ireland's smallest county, Louth is affectionately referred to as 'The Wee County' and derives its name from Lugh, the great pagan god of the ancient Celts. Situated on the north east coast, the county enjoys wonderful views of the mountains and sea and is home to the north east's two principal towns. Steeped in legend and lore, Louth was part of the ancient kingdom of Oriel - the mystical domain in which many mythological tales are based. Indeed, it was around the north of the county and in the Cooley Peninsula that the legends of Cuchulainn were set. One of Ireland's most famous historical heroes, Cuchulainn took central stage in the story of the 'Cattle Raid of Cooley', one of the great Celtic myths.

With the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the twelfth century, Ireland was thrown into disarray. Mottes were subsequently built to defend Anglo-Normans against the volatile Irish, such as the one seen at Millmount in Drogheda. Later followed the Norman Stone castles along with smaller satellite castles. It was the Norman invaders, however, who were responsible for the development of Dundalk and the founding of Drogheda, which grew from the unity of two towns built either side of the Boyne.

In 1690, Ireland succumbed to the might of the English. The Battle of the Boyne saw the Protestant, William of Orange defeat the English Catholic King James II, his father-in-law. In return for greater religious and political freedom, King James had enlisted the help of the Irish. His defeat by William welcomed a new era, punctuated by a stream of Protestant settlers.

Today, the spectacular Cooley Peninsula offers a variety of great accommodation and activities, including walking, cycling, horse riding, hill walking, sailing, fishing or windsurfing, all within easy reach. Carlingford, a National Heritage town, is also a crafts and restaurant haven. Carlingford is one of the most beautiful, historic and interesting coastal towns in the country. Charmingly situated on the Cooley peninsula, which separates Carlingford Lough from Dundalk Bay, this area was quickly spotted by the Norsemen who realised the importance of the area. In the bustling towns of Dundalk and Drogheda there's also a great variety of shops, restaurants, accommodation and nightlife.

Some of the other attractions to look out for in Louth include:

Mellifont Abbey
Old Mellifont Abbey, founded by Saint Malachy in 1142, was Ireland's first Cistercian Monastery. Its foundation marked the introduction into Ireland of the European monastic way of life.

Monasterboice
Monasterboice is known for its remains of the monastic settlement founded by Saint Buite in the fifth century. The remains consist of an old graveyard, two churches, three sculptured crosses, two early grave slabs and a sundial.

Dundalk County Museum
Located in a beautifully restored late eighteenth century warehouse, the County Museum hosts a wide variety of events and activities, including an extensive programme of permanent and temporary exhibitions, drama, concerts, films and lectures.

Shrine of Saint Oliver Plunkett
Saint Peter's is one of the finest Gothic Revival churches in Ireland. The interior has been extensively restored in recent years. The church was built as a memorial to Oliver Plunkett, a seventeenth century Archbishop of Armagh who was martyred at Tyburn in 1691.

Millmount Museum
Millmount Museum is the town museum of Drogheda and has won an International Gulbenkian Museum Award. Located in the Officer's Quarters of a former military barracks built in 1808, the museum has been described as one of the finest town museums in Ireland.

Proleek Dolmen
This is a fine example of a Portal Dolmen in the grounds of the Ballymascanlon Hotel. The capstone which weighs about 40 tons is supported by three legs. Legend has it that a wish will be granted to those who can throw a pebble on to the top of the capstone so that it stays there.

Holy Trinity Heritage Centre
Located in a restored medieval church, the Holy Trinity Centre houses exhibits detailing the development of the town from its Norman origins through the use of Video presentations.