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Rocksalt Blackrock Rocksalt Blackrock Blackrock, Dundalk, Louth +353 87 912 7174 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Ardee Ardee, County Louth VISIT WEBSITE A Market Town Ardee is located some 20km south west of Dundalk and 20km north west of Drogheda on the intersection of the N2 Dublin – Derry route and N52 Ardee - Nenagh route. Ardee is a busy market town and one of County Louth's main towns. Set amid a rolling agricultural landscape, it's a great place to explore with thriving local shops and pubs, cafés and restaurants where you can linger and enjoy a drink and tasty local food. Creative Arts Scene Traditionally, in November the town celebrates music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with the Ardee Baroque Festival. It's a fabulous event that has been running since 2004, with the Irish Baroque Orchestra performing concerts and hosting an ambitious and innovative outreach programme for local schools and community groups. Whats in a Name? Ardee grew at a ford, an important crossing point on the River Dee. It gets its name from the irish Áth Fhirdhia (the Ford of Ferdia), which has gradually been shortened over time to Atherdee and now to Ardee. Two Castles In medieval times, Ardee was at the northern edge of the Pale, the area of Ireland controlled by the English Government. Border battles between the Anglo-Normans and the Irish were fierce and frequent along the frontier, leaving a legacy of two castles on Main Street. Ardee Castle is the largest surviving fortified medieval tower house in Ireland. Built in the 1400's, it has a commanding position, jutting out into the main street and opposite the road to Kells. In the 1700s the building was used as a prison, and more recently was the towns Courthouse. Hatch's Castle is a four-storey tower house, built in the 1400s or 1500s. It gets its name from the Hatch family who owned it for a while. An Epic Battle Ardee has a special place in Irish mythology as the site of the four day battle between Cúchulainn and Ferdia described in the Cattle Raid of Cooley, An Táin Bó Cúailnge. Cúchulainn was the single-combat champion of Ulster; Ferdia, one of the fiercest solders of Connacht's Queen Meadhbh (Maeve). Cúchulainn and Ferdia were foster brothers, before they found themselves on opposing sides in battle. They met in single-combat at the fording point on the River Dee and fought furiously. Cúchulainn finally won, killing Ferdia with the Gae Bolga, a fearsome magic spear. Heartbroken by his actions, Cúchulainn carried Ferdia across the ford so he could die in honour. A bronze sculpture, created by Ann Meldon-Hugh, commemorates the mythical battle. Jumping Church About 1.5km outside Ardee at Kildemock, you will find The Jumping Church. Tradition says that the wall of the Kildemock Church 'jumped' to exclude the remains of an excommunicated man from the sacred enclosure within the church. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Carlingford Sailing Club Carlingford Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland info@carlingfordsailingclub.net VISIT WEBSITE Carlingford Sailing Club (CSC) is a friendly, welcoming sailing club situated in picturesque Carlingford Lough. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of sailing and associated activities. The club has a number of dinghies available to members and many of the Flying Fifteens welcome new crew members for regular club racing. So, even if you don’t have a boat, it is easy to participate in sailing at CSC. Racing takes place on Saturdays from April to October. During the months of June, July and August they meet at 6pm on Wednesdays for a relaxed evening of sailing. CSC is actively looking for new members and you will receive a friendly welcome. Visit Website for more information. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Antica Toscana Antica Toscana Shop Street, Drogheda, Louth +353 41 9844878 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Shalom Shalom Ghan Road, Liberties of Carlingford, Carlingford, Louth +353 42 937 3151 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

The Mariner Pub The Mariner Pub 6 North Quay, Drogheda, Co. Louth +353 41 983 7401 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Fishermans Catch Fish & Chips Fishermans Catch Fish & Chips Unit 4, Port Oriel, Clogherhead, Louth +353 41 9889706 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Artebrano Cafe & Art Gallery Artebrano Cafe & Art Gallery Unit 2, Strand Lane, Old Quay Lane, Carlingford, Co. Louth VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Boyne Greenway Saint Dominics Park, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth VISIT WEBSITE The 4.5km long Boyne Greenway brings you from St. Dominic's Park near the Bridge of Peace in Drogheda, along the south bank of the River Boyne to the site of the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge. This convenient walking and cycling facility utilises sections of boardwalk to create a riverside resource connecting Drogheda's town centre to the Oldbridge Estate, via the existing ramparts. Along the boardwalk are a number of heritage signs with information about Irish Mythology relevant to the Boyne Valley. The trail also passes close to the Mary McAleese Cable Bridge and follows the Boyne Canal to the Oldbridge Estate, where there are a number of self-guided walks to be enjoyed through beautiful parkland. Boyne Greenway Video How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Escape HQ Escape HQ, Newry Street, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland +353 87 1730653 hello@escapehq.ie VISIT WEBSITE Escape HQ is a team game company based in Carlingford, County Louth which is ideally suited for 2-7 people. Your team is locked in a room and the goal of the game is to escape within 60 minutes. This is achieved by completing a series of challenges and puzzles which allow you to progress in the game. It's different, challenging and great fun. Perfect for friends, family, co-workers, hen and stag parties. Will you escape? Scavenger Hunt Their new game - Scavenger Hunt - is a massive hit with visiting families. You and your family must explore the village and complete various challenges. Find the location, uncover the clues and beat the record. Win a prize for completing the challenge! Visit Website for more information. How to find us Previous Item Next Item

Kingfisher Bistro Kingfisher Bistro Dundalk Street, Carlingford, Louth +353 42 937 3716 VISIT WEBSITE Previous Item Next Item

Skypark SkyPark, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland +353 42 9373100 info@skypark.ie VISIT WEBSITE SKYPARK in Carlingford is Irelands biggest Zip Line and Sky Trekking Park. There are 4 courses on SKYPARK, ranging from moderate to extremely difficult, with many stops on the course to enable you to hop off at any time. Challenge yourself on zip lines, rock climbing towers, suspension bridges, Tarzan swings, tightropes, rope bridges, cargo nets, base jumps and tree houses! Explore the Skynet Giant Adventure, this exciting new attraction allows visitors to bounce on expansive nets, explore captivating treehouses, navigate challenging climbing tubes, and slide down thrilling netted slides. There is also a wide range of land based family activities including footgolf, frisbee disc golf, aeroball, archery and mini golf. A great day out for the whole family! Visit Website for more details on activities and to book tickets. How to find us Previous Item Next Item