Here you can see the site of Ancient Monastery founded by Saint Buite, who died in 521. Famous for its high crosses and round tower. The splendid Muiredeach’s Cross is the most richly decorated of its kind in Ireland, and not to be missed. Read more…
Located 2 miles east of Drogheda on the road to Baltray, this is a statley home of considerable importance. Originally a Jacobean manor house constructed in 1628, the elegant garden is open to the public at set times during the year. Read more…
Situated 3.5km (2 miles) southwest of Dundalk, the pond and fishery consists of 2 hectares (5 acres) of natural woodland, grassland, willow copse, water meadow and pond habitats and is packed with bird and animal wildlife. Read more…
Located in the grounds of the Ballymascanlon Hotel, off the N1, outside Dundalk, this enormous Dolmen, with 40 ton (40,000kg) capstown, dates from the Neolithic period. Read more…
The national Shrine of Saint Oliver Plunkett is in this imposing church. It contains the preserved head of the Saint who was martyred at Tyburn in England for his faith in 1681. Read more…
