Top Things to do in County Louth
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Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in County Louth, Province of Leinster
Discover the best top things to do in County Louth, Ireland including St Mochta's House, The Mullagh Graveyard, Mellifont Abbey, Mainistir Bhuithe, Hill of Faughart, Saint Malachy's Dominican Church, Kildemock 'The Jumping Church', St. Patrick's Church, Ladywell Shrine, Termonfeckin High Cross.
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1. St Mochta's House
2. The Mullagh Graveyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robg467 - Clogherhead, Ireland
Fantastic views of the village and as far as Skerries as well as the Sugar Loaf in the distance. Graves here include slates from the time of the famine. The Church ruins are said to date back to the 12th century. You will find a tomb belonging to a cousin of Countess Markievicz. It is rumoured that it was built on the site of a pre-existing 6th century Monastery built by St Nectan, the nephew of St. Patrick, its significance is also attested to in the Schools Collection also when Mullagh Church is described as ‘a branch church of Clonmacnoise’
3. Mellifont Abbey
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
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.
4. Mainistir Bhuithe
5. Hill of Faughart
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By daviddJ3376XE
The Hill of Faughart is a low hill north of Dundalk and south of the Moyry Pass. It is said that St Bridget was born here and there is a holy well dedicated to her on this hill. The tree beside the well is decorated and the well is still in use for devotees. A number of legendary battles were said to have been fought on this hill, but in 1318 there was a very significant battle fought on the slopes nearby. In this battle, Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, was killed. Edward Bruce had invaded Ireland three years previously with the support of some Irish chieftains in the north. He was a Scottish prince and had hoped to be crowned king of Ireland. If he could expel the English from Ireland and unite the island under his rule, Edward and his brother planned to form an alliance that could contain English power. Unfortunately for Edward, his invasion coincided with a famine that encompassed all Europe and even though he won victories, there land was barren and his armies could not be fed. After three terrible years of famine, war, and suffering, the war came down to a battle fought near Faughart, where Edward was slain and the Scots defeated. It is said that Edward’s body was quartered and sent to the four corners of Ireland, but it is also recorded that he was buried in the graveyard at the nearby Hill of Faughart. In the graveyard, near a yew tree by the ruins of the church can be seen a tomb purporting to be his grave. There is a car park beside the graveyard where one can easily park. If one walks down the road heading west for a hundred metres or so, you can find the remains of a Norman motte. This can be accessed by entering the field by the gate, but be careful not to leave gates open and wear appropriate footwear if entering.
6. Saint Malachy's Dominican Church
7. Kildemock 'The Jumping Church'
8. St. Patrick's Church
9. Ladywell Shrine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
