Carlingford

County Louth · Ireland

Carlingford, Ireland
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May to September
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A well-preserved medieval village on the Cooley Peninsula, huddled beneath King John's Castle and the Mourne Mountains across the lough. Its narrow lanes, oyster festivals and adventure trails make it a lively coastal base.

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