Location
The hidden secret of Ireland half way between Dublin and Belfast with beautiful scenery and lots to do. The village itself is steeped in Irish Heritage dating back to the 1200’s with some of the castles and buildings from that era still standing.
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| From The South |
The major roads that service County Louth are the M1 ( N1) - the main Dublin-Belfast route, and the N2 - the main Dublin - Derry route.
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Follow signs for M1 towards Belfast. |
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Travel on M1 to the end (approx 80 kilometers) and take 3rd exit at roundabout - signposted Carlingford. |
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Follow the road around to next roundabout and take second exit - signposted Carlingford. |
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Follow signs to Carlingford - there is just one left turn to do just 3 kilometers before you get to Carlingford but it is well signposted. |
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| From The North |
Head south out of Belfast on the M1 towards Dublin. Once on the motorway you are 1hr away. |
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After about 10 miles / 16 K, take the junction 7, left signposted to Newry on the A1. |
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Head towards Newry, follow signs for the The Quays ~ a new shopping centre with a multiplex cinema, and Sainsburys. |
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Turn left at the traffic lights taking you along the side of canal, canal is on your left, shopping centre is on your right and mountain straight ahead (where Carlingford is). You are now 12 minutes away. |
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You will know when you enter Carlingford - King John's Castle will be dominating the skyline to your left along with the harbour. |
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| Public Transport |
If travelling by public transport. There is a bus service to Carlingford from both Dundalk and Newry.
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Dundalk Train Station 042 933 5521 or Website: www.irishrail.ie |
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Dundalk Bus Station 042 9334075 or Website: www.buseireann.ie
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Newry Bus Station 0044 (0)28 30623531 or Website www.translink.co.uk |
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Newry Train Station 0044 (0)28 30269271 or Website www.translink.co.uk |
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