Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)429 661 438
The Carlingford Day
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Travel south-east from Monaghan, continuing through Castleblayney to Inniskeen.
There you can visit the Patrick Kavanagh centre, situated in the former St. Mary's Church. Patrick Kavanagh is one of Ireland's most outstanding poets and novelists.
Continue to Dundalk for lunch before driving to Carlingford village, a short distance north of Dundalk.
The Carlingford Peninsula makes a very pleasant circular tour, either in full or as a partial tour, depending on timing.
Dominated by Slieve Foy, Carlingford is one of the most scenic corners of Ireland.
Historical sites in the vicinity are Taafe's Castle, King John's Castle and Proleek Dolmen.
Return to Monaghan via Dundalk.
There you can visit the Patrick Kavanagh centre, situated in the former St. Mary's Church. Patrick Kavanagh is one of Ireland's most outstanding poets and novelists.
Continue to Dundalk for lunch before driving to Carlingford village, a short distance north of Dundalk.
The Carlingford Peninsula makes a very pleasant circular tour, either in full or as a partial tour, depending on timing.
Dominated by Slieve Foy, Carlingford is one of the most scenic corners of Ireland.
Historical sites in the vicinity are Taafe's Castle, King John's Castle and Proleek Dolmen.
Return to Monaghan via Dundalk.
