Top Things to do in County Louth
Top Hotels in County Louth
What to do and see in County Louth, Province of Leinster: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in County Louth, Ireland including St Mochta's House, Termonfeckin Castle, Beaulieu House and Garden, Cuchulainn's Stone, St Brigid's Well, Hill of Faughart, Kelly Monument, Kildemock 'The Jumping Church', Hatch's Castle, Folklore Park, Fairy village and Proposal Stones.
Restaurants in County Louth
1. St Mochta's House
2. Termonfeckin Castle
3. Beaulieu House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
C17th historic house and garden situated overlooking Boyne River, 4km outside Drogheda, Co. Louth. Open by appointment for gardening and history groups. Advance booking only. Please see website.
Reviewed By michaelak837
As we visited the motor museum we took the monorail to the garden and palace The garden was beautiful but will be much nicer in the summer
4. Cuchulainn's Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Almostgreynomad - Sydney, Australia
Cuchulain’s stone … a great hero in Irish folklore. He was a fearless fighter who, when mortally wounded, tied himself to this stone. His enemies were so fearful of him, that even though he was still, they were too afraid to approach him, until a raven landed on his shoulder, and they knew for certain that he was dead. He is the ‘patron saint’ of all Irish fighters, which is why there is a statue of him outside the GPO in Dublin - commemorating the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. Sat Nav co-ords for parking ... (across the road) N 53 58.569 W 006 28.024 When I was there, the field had recently been planted after being 'fertilized' with slurry .... (if you don't know what this is ... look it up !!!!). Wear boots .... very, very 'muddy' !!!
5. St Brigid's Well
6. Hill of Faughart
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Kelly Monument
8. Kildemock 'The Jumping Church'
9. Hatch's Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By debbieandjimmy - Henderson, United States
Absolutely loved the whole thing -- from creaky floors, to the misshapen and uneven spiral staircase in a turret, to the secret passage to the throne room. Lots of space and easily walk-able to restaurants. Stayed there the night before Halloween and it was decorated for the holiday. Great fun!
10. Folklore Park, Fairy village and Proposal Stones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Free walk around area along the sea depicting the folklore stories of the area, Proposal stones and fairy village.
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