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Garrett Mallon Design House Garrett Mallon Design House- Garrett Mallon Jewellery, Newry Street, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland +353 42 9383330 info@garrettmallon.com VISIT WEBSITE Set up in 2014, the Garrett Mallon Design House is a purpose built open-to-view workshop, retail gallery and jewellery school in Carlingford, Co. Louth. Award winning goldsmith Garrett Mallon creates unique, sculpted, contemporary Irish jewellery using precious metals and traditional skills. With over 30 years experience, his signature style is inspired by the beautiful lough, shorelines and mountains surrounding the picturesque medieval village of Carlingford. With an extensive range of jewellery collections, bespoke individual pieces and remodelling services available, Garrett is a master craftsman combining metals and textures to produce high quality and treasured handmade pieces. Garrett exhibits his own jewellery collections, and also personally curates the retail gallery, displaying work from over 100 Irish artists and craftspeople from throughout the island of Ireland. Garrett is passionate about showcasing Irish hand-made crafts including ceramics, wall art, prints, textiles, jewellery, wood, cards and candles. The Garrett Mallon Design House is a hub for creativity in the North East. In the jewellery school visitors can enjoy workshops and short courses to create their own pieces of jewellery under Garrett's expert guidance. He also runs Make Your Own Wedding Ring workshops for couples who spend the day designing and making their own wedding bands. An online store is available which ships Garrett's unique handmade jewellery and authentic Irish designed craft worldwide; with free shipping within Ireland and Northern Ireland. Virtual shopping appointments and bespoke consultations are also available to book. Visit Website for more information. Facebook: @garrettmallondesignhouse Instagram: @garrettmallondesignhouse X: @garrettmallon How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Dundalk Famine Graveyard Kileally, Ardee Road, Dundalk, County, Louth dundalkfaminegraveyard@gmail.com VISIT WEBSITE Dundalk Famine Graveyard was opened in 1850 following the graveyard at the workhouse becoming full in 1849. The 1 acre site was purchased by Thomas Fortesque of the Dundalk Workhouse for £20. The graveyard was in use until 1912 (however, some locals witnessed burials in the 1940/50’s) There are no headstones, only small marker stones with white crosses marking some graves. The graveyard and surrounding walls were restored over the past 20 years and an Annual Service of Remembrance takes place on the first Sunday of August each year. Access to graveyard via A91E76N with limited car space for parking. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Bully's Acre Drogheda Bully’s Acre, Blackbush Lane, Lagavooren, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE Bully's Acre is the name of a cemetery that originally formed part of the Drogheda Workhouse. The area served as a burial ground for paupers and is estimated to be 150 years old. This heritage site is located opposite St. Mary’s Calvary Cemetry on Blackbush Lane, and a large Celtic Cross stands at its centre. Background The poor law union act was introduced to Ireland in 1838 and each union had its own workhouse, which was built for the relief of the distressed. The Drogheda union workhouse was erected just off the Dublin road on land that was leased from a woman named Heaney, with the lease dating to April 1840. The Drogheda workhouse was similar in plan to many of the other institutions that were erected in Ireland at this time. It was designed by the architect, George Wilkinson and consisted of a reception to the front with the main workhouse situated some 130 metres to the rear of this building. An elected board of guardians were responsible for the well-being of the inmates, however such places were rife with diseases and sickness and when families were left destitute in their appalling mud cabins, they had no choice but to enter the workhouse, where they were then split up from each other. Often, the board of guardians provided relief work to the poor in a pitiful attempt to keep them out of the workhouse. This work consisted of constructing roads, bridges, etc; called new line roads, many of which were constructed during the famine years of the mid 19 century. The workhouse continued until 1924 and then became a district hospital, known locally as the 'Spike', it remained until the 1960s when it was demolished and replaced by Boyne View House. The foundation stone of the workhouse bearing the date, 1841, may be seen outside the entrance door to Millmount Museum. The Drogheda union workhouse had its own burial ground, known as Bully's Acre, and it is possible that the cemetery here pre-dated that of the workhouse. The origins of the name are unclear, however at Kilmainham in Dublin, there is also a place called Bully's Acre, which is believed to be Dublin's oldest cemetery. The order of St. John of Jerusalem, the Knights Hospitallers, may also have been associated with Bully's Acre at Kilmainham in the 13th century and it is worth noting that this same order were also at Drogheda during this period. The last known pauper to be buried here was in 1928. Recorded Monument R eference number: LH024-038 Category and Townland: Burial Ground, LAGAVOOREN Visit Website for more information. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Ma Bradys Ma Bradys 7 Church Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth +353 42 933 2182 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Carrickdale Hotel Carrickdale Hotel Carrickarnon, Dundalk, Co. Louth +353 42 9380900 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

DRAWDA Urban Art Trail Various Locations in Drogheda, County Louth VISIT WEBSITE Self-Guided Audio Trail Take a self-guided walking tour around the DRAWDA Urban Art Audio Trail to see the fantastic murals created by local, national and international artists which focus on key figures and moments from our mythological past. Pick up a map from Droichead Arts Centre, the Love Drogheda BIDS office or local business' (or download a copy of the map below) and listen to the recorded stories on your smart devices while you do the tour. Murals Fionn MacCumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge on the Fitzwilliam Court building in Dyer Street by Ciarán Dunlevy. Étaín, the heroine of Tochmarc Étaíne, one of the oldest and richest stories of our Mythological Cycle, on Meat Market Lane by Nina Valkhoff. Boann, Goddess of the Boyne by Lula Goce at Abbey Lane. Dagda, leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann by Russ on Lawrence Street. Amergin, famous bard, poet and judge of the Milesians, by AERO at Drogheda Port. The Morrigan, a Triple Goddess, with shapeshifting powers by This Is Friz on Patrick Street! Downloads DRAWDA Urban Art Trail Map .png Download PNG • 1.10MB DRAWDA Urban Art Trail Map incl stories .pdf Download PDF • 2.40MB How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Boyne Valley Garden Trail Various locations in Louth & Meath boynevalleygardentrail@gmail.com VISIT WEBSITE The rich heritage of the Boyne Valley is reflected in gardens that date back to the C17th. Each garden member is open either by appointment, or for a set number of days per year. Many gardens host events, including walks, charity fetes, plant sales, outdoor theatre, music and much more. Gardens in County Louth include: Augustinian Garden of Remembrance | Shop Street, Drogheda Adjoining the Augustinian Church and drawing on it's monastic heritage the garden holds the names of loved ones to be remembered in a peaceful setting formed by pleached lime trees and standing stones surrounding a water memorial. Holly, Juniper, soft fruit trees, flowering herbaceous varieties and aromatic herbs fill the garden. Barmeath Castle | Dunleer Unique, C18th landscape designed by Tomas Wright includes fine specimen azaleas and rhododendrons. A recently restored walled garden restoration project is a joy to visit with opulent herbaceous borders and kitchen garden plots. Groups by appointment. Battle of the Boyne, Oldbridge House and Gardens | Oldbridge, Drogheda Walled garden with newly restored sunken octagonal garden, peach house, apple orchard, newly planted herbaceous borders and historic garden exhibition in the Bothy. Tea Pavilion overlooking the gardens. Killineer House and Gardens | Drogheda Early C19th gardens with formal paths descending from terraces and lawns to a woodland walk, beautiful lake, swans and a summerhouse. A visit to the 1.5 acre walled garden with fruit trees, herbaceous borders and vegetables is heavenly. Groups by appointment. Rokeby Hall | Grangebellew, Dunleer Built by architect Francis Johnston in the C18th, Rokeby won the An Taisce Ellison Award in 2013 for the restoration of its Turner designed conservatory. House and garden can be visited at times listed. Groups of 8 by appointment. Beaulieu House and Garden | Beaulieu, Drogheda C18th walled garden overlooking the river Boyne, planted with a vibrant double herbaceous border, fruit trees, knot garden, lawns and summer house. Tea and coffee by arrangement. Garden by appointment. Collon House | Collon Historic home built in 1740, with fine Georgian interiors and an enclosed, ornamental garden with period planting. Award winning period accommodation is offered. Tea/Coffee by arrangement. Please see website for more details. By appointment only. Download: Boyne Valley Garden Trail Map 2024-25 .pdf Download PDF • 1.50MB Visit Website for Opening Times, Fees, Contact Details and more information on each garden. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Aishas Bistro Aishas Bistro Wellington Quay, Drogheda, Louth +353 41 9843472 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Blue Anchor Blue Anchor Bellurgan Point, Dundalk, Louth +353 42 9371405 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Carlingford Heritage Centre Carlingford Heritage Centre, Church Road, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland +353 42 9373454 info@carlingfordheritagecentre.com VISIT WEBSITE Carlingford Heritage Centre is located in a beautifully restored Medieval Church which has been a vital part of Carlingford's historical landscape since the 13th century. The Heritage Centre is full of character and is one of the oldest functional buildings in the town. Visitors Centre Visitors can discover Carlingford’s heritage, experience the history of the region and learn about the village from its foundation to its prosperous years, right through to modern day. Events There is always something of interest taking place in Carlingford Heritage Centre from great live-music to educational events - Visit Website for details. Guided Tours Enjoy a guided tour of Carlingford and discover Ireland’s medieval past. Carlingford is a fine example of a medieval walled town built at the time of the Normans in the 12th century. Guides will take you on a tour of the historic remains, including Carlingford Castle. They will meet you at the Station House (tourist office) and begin the tour at Carlingford Castle standing guard majestically on a rocky outcrop over the town. Functions The building is perfectly suited for lots of events, whether that is for a ceremony, business gathering or the arts. Visit Website for more information on the visitors centre, guided tours and upcoming events. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

The Secret Garden The Secret Garden Carrickdale Hotel, Carrickcarnon, Ravensdale, Ireland +353 42 938 0900 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Adelphi Jade Adelphi Jade Park Avenue, Dundalk, Louth +353 42 9326346 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item