Louth ( Lú )

Louth comes from the Irish Lú meaning the river Lud (hollow). Dundalk comes from the Irish Dun Dealgan, the fort of Dalga (CuChulainn's father). A fort near Dundalk was said to be CuChulainn's home. Seatown Windmill is one of the largest windmills in Ireland.

Louth is the smallest county in Ireland, covering an area of only 317 square miles. Stretching northwards from the River Boyne to Carlingford Lough, it consists mainly of fertile undulating countryside alongside a coastline of wide sandy bays and occasional rocky headlands.

The territory now known as County Louth figures prominently in the epic tales of ancient Ireland. Sights to see include Monasterboice and Mellifont Abbey.

Monasterboice was founded in the 5th century by St. Buite - a disciple of St. Patrick. It is one of the most famous religious sites in the country. The ruins of the medieval monastery are enclosed within a graveyard in a secluded spot north of Drogheda. The site includes a roofless round tower and two churches.

Monasterboice's greatest attractions, however, are its 10th century High Crosses. High Crosses are distinctive ringed crosses that have become a symbol of Irish Christianity. Mellifont Abbey lies 6 miles west of Drogheda. Founded in 1142 on the orders of St Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh, it was the first Cistercian monastery to be built in Ireland.

County Louth has a rich medieval past. Drogheda, on the river Boyne, has many fascinating buildings including St. Laurence’s Gate and Millmount Motte and Martello Tower. The relics of St. Oliver Plunkett, martyred in 1681, are preserved in St. Peter’s Church. Nearly are the monastic sites of Mellifont and Monasterboice.

A fine 13th century tower house dominates the main street of Ardee and in Dundalk the church of St. Nicholas dates from the same period. The County Museum in Dundalk is one of the finest in the country. The breathtaking Cooley peninsula has marked walking routes, bathing, boating and sea angling.

Louth has several seaside resorts, and there are top quality golf links and parkland courses. The heritage town of Carlingford displays its past in Kings John’s Castle, mint and Interpretative Centre. An ideal base for touring the Mourne Mountains, across the Lough.

HOSPITALS

ESTATE AGENTS

Brady Estates Agents
Bridge House
John Street
Drogheda
Co. Louth
Phone : (041) 9809999
Fax : (041) 9809900
E-Mail : info@bradyestates.com

Daly, Robert B & Son Ltd
30 Laurence Street
Drogheda
Co. Louth
Phone : (041) 9838607
Fax : (041) 9831059
E-Mail : rbdaly@iol.ie

Milton Financial & Property Consultants Ltd
12a Shop Street
Drogehda
Co Louth
Phone : (041) 9842006
Fax : (041) 9842295
E-Mail : property@milton.ie
Website : http://www.milton.ie

O`Donoghue, Con & Sons
4 Laurence Street
Drogheda
Co. Louth
Phone : (041) 9831269
Fax : (041) 9837577
E-Mail : conod@drogheda-property.com
Website : http://www.eraireland.ie

OBC
45 John Street
Drogheda
Co Louth
Phone : (041) 9875444
E-Mail : dc@obcproperty.com