County Louth, County in Eastern Ireland.
Located on the eastern coast of Ireland, County Louth extends over 820 square kilometers between Dublin and Belfast, featuring the Cooley Peninsula and Carlingford Lough.
The Normans gained control of the region in the 1180s, establishing English Oriel and granting royal charters to Dundalk in 1189 and Drogheda in 1412.
The region holds deep connections to Irish mythology through the Táin Bó Cúailnge narrative, with Slieve Foy mountain linked to the legendary hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill.
The county contains three major population centers: Dundalk serves as the administrative capital, while Drogheda and Ardee function as important commercial and transport hubs.
Monasterboice presents remarkable examples of ancient Irish high crosses, including the 5.5-meter-tall Muiredach's Cross with detailed biblical carvings from the 10th century.
Location: Leinster
Capital city: Dundalk
Shares border with: County Armagh, County Monaghan, County Meath, Northern Ireland
Website: https://louthcoco.ie/en
GPS coordinates: 53.83333,-6.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
Slane Castle
14.4 km
Knowth
14.7 km
Oriel Park
19.2 km
Monasterboice
8.2 km
Dowth
14.9 km
Muiredach's High Cross
8.2 km
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda
16.3 km
Mellifont Abbey
10.4 km
Narrow Water Castle
34 km
Castle Roche
23.7 km
Cloughmore
35.7 km
Clochafarmore
15.9 km
Greencastle
34.7 km
Hunky Dorys Park
15.4 km
Faughart
24.5 km
Boyne River Bridge
14.5 km
Boyne Obelisk
13.2 km
Millmount Fort
16.8 km
King John's Castle
31.1 km
Boyne Viaduct
16.8 km
Laurence's Gate
16.5 km
Townley Hall
12.1 km
Clermont Carn
29.8 km
Barmeath Castle
10.8 km
St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk
20.1 km
Proleek Dolmen
24.8 km
Moyry Castle
27.4 km
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