What to do and see in County Louth, Province of Leinster: The Best Historic Sites

September 28, 2021 Major Galusha

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

Abbey Ct, Commons, Louth Village, Dundalk Ireland http://megalithicireland.com/St%20Mochta's%20House.html
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

St Mochta's House

2. Termonfeckin Castle

Termonfeckin Ireland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Termonfeckin Castle

3. Beaulieu House and Garden

Beaulieu House 166 Beaulieu House R Beaulieu Cross, Drogheda A92 PD3R Ireland +353 41 983 8557 [email protected] http://www.beaulieuhouse.ie
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Beaulieu House and Garden

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

Rathiddy, Knockbridge Ireland
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Cuchulainn's Stone

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

Dundalk Ireland
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

St Brigid's Well

6. Hill of Faughart

Upper Faughart Faughart Upper, Co. Louth, Dundalk Ireland http://www.megalithicireland.com/Faughart%20Round%20Tower,%20Louth.html
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Hill of Faughart

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

Roden Place, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 4549
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kelly Monument

8. Kildemock 'The Jumping Church'

Millockstown, Dundalk Ireland http://megalithicireland.com/Kildemock%20Church.html
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Kildemock 'The Jumping Church'

9. Hatch's Castle

Hatchs Castle 48 Market Street, Ardee Ireland http://megalithicireland.com/Hatch's%20Castle.html
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Hatch's Castle

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

Folklore Park, Carlingford Ireland +353 87 257 0539 [email protected] http://www.irelandsancienteast.com/stories/anecdotes/proposal-stones
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Folklore Park, Fairy village and Proposal Stones

Free walk around area along the sea depicting the folklore stories of the area, Proposal stones and fairy village.

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