Day 1 — Begin with Monasterboice, then continue to Carlingford Lough and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Louth
Ireland’s smallest county offers medieval towns, coastal scenery and ancient monuments.
ExploreDrogheda, Dundalk and Carlingford
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Louth?
Ireland’s smallest county offers medieval towns, coastal scenery and ancient monuments.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Monasterboice
- 02Carlingford Lough
- 03Carlingford Medieval Town
- 04Cooley Mountains
- 05Mellifont Abbey
- 06Beaulieu House and Gardens
- 07Drogheda Museum Millmount
- 08St Peter’s Church
- 09Proleek Dolmen
- 10Cú Chulainn’s Castle
- 11Blackrock Promenade
- 12Dundalk County Museum
- 13Roche Castle
- 14Annagassan
- 15Clogherhead Cliff Walk
- 16Termonfeckin Castle
- 17Baltray Beach
- 18King John’s Castle Carlingford
- 19Boyne Viaduct
- 20Highlanes Gallery
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2 — Visit Carlingford Medieval Town before an afternoon at Cooley Mountains.
Day 3 — Combine Mellifont Abbey with Beaulieu House and Gardens, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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