Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in County Louth, Province of Leinster

April 6, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in County Louth, Ireland including Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern, On Yer Bike, Augustinian Church, Boyne Boats Adventure, Carlingford Brewing Company, Carlingford Yoga, Escape HQ, Mellifont Abbey, Monasterboice Monastic Site, Dundalk Stadium.
Restaurants in County Louth

1. Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern

Ghan Road Shalom Buidings, Carlingford A91 X820 Ireland +353 87 257 0539 [email protected] http://www.thelastleprechaunsofireland.com
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5.0 based on 193 reviews

Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern

The tour includes 15 minutes of storytelling and an introduction to how the last leprechauns of Ireland became a protected species by the E.U..This is done in the story room across from the cavern at Shalom B.B.You may park there. This is followed by a visit below the ground where leprechauns and fairies converge in the morning as the sun rises. The visit is predominately indoors and definately great for a rainy day. It is not really suitable for children under 5 or who have not lost a tooth.If children are crying or disruptive, parents may be asked to leave with them till quiet, to allow other attendees to enjoy the whole experience. Adults should enjoy it at any age!

Reviewed By EleanorUiChathain - Dungarvan, Ireland

While the leprechaun cavern is closed due to COVID-19, it is still a lovely family stroll. There are nice monuments in the garden which provide lovely little photo opps with the kids. I’d say it’s a lovely spot when it’s fully functioning. I’ll definitely be heading back the next time I’m in Carlingford.

2. On Yer Bike

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5.0 based on 49 reviews

On Yer Bike

We are open in line with Government regulations and have invested in extensive (and expensive!) adaptations. We are the fun, friendly and professional bike hire company based in stunning Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland. We offer a great range of bikes and bike packages to suit you, your family or your group needs. Our bikes are safety approved and maintained by the Owner, Joei, who is a Velotech Gold Qualified bike mechanic.

3. Augustinian Church

Shop St, Drogheda Ireland +353 41 983 8409 https://www.facebook.com/osadrogheda
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Augustinian Church

Reviewed By 806deirdrew - County Dublin, Ireland

Went to mass here on Sunday. Nothing much to that you say!,But it was the chat with the priest after mass that charmed us.. It being International Women's day, we were all invited to light a candle at a shrine of Our choice, to honour a woman who inspired us. Fabulous gesture. "Have you seen our beautiful garden ' says he. And promptly takes us out to a beautiful memory garden.. It has hand painted walls dedicated to the work of Harry Clarke. Stunning. Lovely remembrance wall set in water feature. Real gem.

4. Boyne Boats Adventure

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5.0 based on 167 reviews

Boyne Boats Adventure

Paddle the Route Travelled by Stone Age Farmers with a Legendary Boat Builder Boyne River | Adventure | Nature | Mythology | Battle of the Boyne | Artisan Food | Game of Thrones According to ancient legend, the Boyne River was created by the Celtic queen and goddess Boann who symbolises water, fertility, and inspiration. The legend gives an insight into the serene beauty of this ancient river that has lured visitors ever since Stone Age farmers settled in the Boyne Valley. More than 6,000 years ago, these farmers created the burial tombs of Brú Na Bóinne along the Boyne River bend. Through Boyne Boats, the mythology of the past brings us to the mythology of the present because Ross Kenny (founder of Boyne Boats) is a well-known boat builder who featured in and supplied the boats for the hugely successful Game of Thrones series. In fact, the skilfully hand-crafted, traditional Irish currachs used by Ross in Game of Thrones are used by Ross in the Boyne Boats experience too.

5. Carlingford Brewing Company

Dundalk Road The Old Mill, Carlingford A91 D850 Ireland [email protected] http://www.carlingfordbrewing.ie/
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Carlingford Brewing Company

Nestled in a leafy oasis, a Donn Cuailnge gallop from Carlingford; in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula, you'll find the Carlingford Brewing Company. Discover Carlingford Brewing Company while enjoying one of our guided tours. Hosted by Des Goldrick, owner of Carlingford Brewing Company, take your own journey of discovery and learn about: The legend of Donn Cuailnge, the Brown Bull of Cooley who is at the heart of the infamous Tain. The famous Carlingford landmarks that are the inspiration for our beautiful beers. The origins to the Carlingford Brewing Company. The brewing process that makes our beer timeless. And of course sample the exquisite beer that bears our name. You can also enjoy our delicious wood-fired pizzas in the evenings.

Reviewed By AliWhite2208 - Lanzarote, Spain

Alison & Brian – Saturday 3rd August 2019 Carlingford Brewery, The Old Mill Back in early 2018 my sister tagged me in a post on Twitter from Lovin Dublin that said, “You can now get married in a rustic brewery on the Cooley Peninsula and it’s SO FAB” and at this point we hadn’t visited one wedding venue, The Old Mill was the first on our hit list. We made a viewing appointment with Des and set out on the road to Carlingford. Everything about The Old Mill is magical, from the moment you arrive you get a sense of being somewhere very special, soaked in history and completely unique. All it took was that one visit and we had fallen in love. We knew instantly this is where we wanted to celebrate our marriage. If, like us, you are not a fan of lavish, OTT and lots of white wedding venues then you will love the warm and rustic décor of the Old Mill. The location is private, and the land is just stunning, especially when the sun is shining. Words cannot describe the fantastic team who run The Old Mill, but we will try because it is the least we can do to thank them for everything. Des (Owner of Carlingford Brewing Company) is passionate, energetic and a complete joy to be around. Dearbhaile, wedding co-ordinator extraordinaire, is everything a laid-back bride and groom need in their lives, trust me she is just wonderful. The rest of the team at The Old Mill could not do enough for us on the day, I never, not once, saw the bottom of an empty glass of wine in my hand. The Old Mill was everything we hoped for and more, I wouldn’t change a thing.

6. Carlingford Yoga

Eagles Rock Retreat Riverstown, Carlingford A91 FT98 Ireland +353 86 880 8272 [email protected] http://www.carlingfordyoga.ie
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Carlingford Yoga

Residential yoga weekends and holidays. Day yoga retreats. Midweek yoga classes. Event hosting. All in a glorious location.

Reviewed By 474linday

Beautiful day spent at Eagles Rock Yoga Retreat. The warm welcome, delicious food, nurturing meditation walk and Martina’s knowledge and passion for yoga Made for the perfect retreat. Thanks to Martina, Stuart and the tranquil surroundings of the Cooley Mountains, I am feeling rejuvenated, nourished, balanced and I have created a little more length, strength and space in my body, mind and spirit????

7. Escape HQ

Newry Street The Old Cinema, Carlingford Ireland +353 87 173 0653 [email protected] http://escapehq.ie
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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Escape HQ

The North Easts only Escape room company, based in the centre of Carlingford in the historic old cinema. Try to break out of “infiltrate” the 1980’s prison game or new for 2020 "Fusion Confusion” set in a nuclear reactor, Can you escape with your family or friends within the hour? solve the puzzles, break the code, find the keys, escape !! Team work and laughs essential! Over 10's welcome. We also run the very popular and unique “Breakout the bride” and "Groom on the Loose" Hen party game for groups up to 40, 2 hours of fun, perfect way to break the ice for weekend , this is ideal for any age as no physical work involved. Personalised scavenger Hunts are available every weekend for groups, we also hire hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and electric bikes for exploring this beautiful part of the world. We are the perfect stop for families, couples, team building days, staff parties, kids parties, hen and stag parties and any large group can be catered for. Looking for a venue? Call us!

Reviewed By Q5295DHcaroll - County Dublin, Ireland

We attended Escape HQ to take part in Groom on the Loose for my sister's Hen and it was a huge success. From the first time I got in contact, David and the team were fantastic and went above and beyond to help with our whole trip, they also created a fun atmosphere with lots of attention to detail. We had an absolute ball and Escape HQ was definitely the highlight of the weekend, it suited all ages. If anybody is thinking of going to Carlingford with a group of friends or a hen/stag I'd definitely recommend paying a trip here. Not only is everything taken care of for you it's excellent value to boot.

8. Mellifont Abbey

Tullyallen 10km north-west of Drogheda off the R168 (Drogheda-Collon Road), Drogheda Ireland +353 41 982 6459 [email protected] http://www.heritageireland.ie
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4.5 based on 231 reviews

Mellifont Abbey

Reviewed By GearoidOO - Athlone, Ireland

This wonderful monastic site with extensive and interesting ruins is perfect for a self-guided tour given the high quality of the sign-boards. Hearing the chant emmanating from the ruins was quite a magical experience. There are no guided tours at the moment because of Covid 19 but we met with Louis who was giving out work-sheets to families - he was very helpful, invited our questions and was very knowledgeable. This is a great OPW site which is well worth a visit. It is very suitable for families, a great place for a picnic or family walk amid the well-kept and wonderfully spacious grounds.

9. Monasterboice Monastic Site

1 Off the N Ireland +353 42 983 7070 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice
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4.5 based on 308 reviews

Monasterboice Monastic Site

Reviewed By Maxwkaren

There are many examples here of Celtic art on the gravestones and crosses here, including the Muiredach's High Cross and several smaller crosses. The docent at the main entry point was amazing!! full of history, stories and just in general a lovely man that we stayed to talk to for about a half hour about more than just the site. Such an unexpected delight.

10. Dundalk Stadium

Racecourse Road, Dundalk Ireland +353 87 278 8006 [email protected] http://www.dundalkstadium.com
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4.5 based on 333 reviews

Dundalk Stadium

Reviewed By Cosmopolitan540322

Brilliant family night out. Went for the Restaurant package and food was excellent. Our youngest had the children’s portion from the main menu and had a lovely little steak very impressed. The staff were very friendly and attentive especially Ciara. Service was excellent. Couldn’t fault it at all was a brilliant night.

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