Ireland's Best Kept Secret!

1. IRELAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET! Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland

2. CARLINGFORD SHH...IT'S A SECRET!

3. Historic Background… occupied 800 years ago by a Norman knight a settlement sprang up position on the east coast made it a vital trading port led to its prosperity in 1388, the town was burnt by a Scots force the 1640 rebellion and the Williamite wars of the 1690s ruined economy inabile to develop a heavy industry had only medieval charm and archaeological artifacts tourism being the main source of employment

4. Events Georgian Banquet Clock is turned back to the 18th century Ghan House Music, merriment, banqueting & dancing All by candlelight Costumes optional

5. Carlingford National Leprechaun Hunt -public are invited -hunt for ceramic leprechauns -Carlingford Mountain A Taste of Carlingford -two day celebration - fine food and drink

6. Sights Not To Be Missed Taaffe’s Castle -town house -belonged to the rich Taaffe family -Earls of Carlingford in 1661 The Tholsel -“town-gate” -is the only remaining example The Mint -three storey town house -belongs to royal family of Carlingford

7. Sights Not To Be Missed Ghan House -Georgian House -castellated walls and a guard tower

8. Getting To Ireland… most westerly country in Europe over an hour drive from its' two capital cities less than an hour flight from anywhere in the UK 1 ½ to 2 ½ hour flight to mainland Europe America is serviced directly from Dublin & Belfast

9. Getting to Carlingford head south out of Belfast on the M1 towards Dublin on the motorway you are 1 hour away turn left at the traffic lights now you are along the side of canal canal is on your left, shopping => right and mountain straight ahead now 12 minutes away drive start on the main road until you see Ghan House

10. Accommodations Hotels The Four Seasons Hotel McKevitt's Hotel Guest Houses Beaufort House Viewpoint

11. Accomodations… Specialist Accommodation Ghan House Oystercatcher Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Barnavave B&B Belvedere House B&B Highlands B&B

13. Mid Week 1 with early bird € 75.00

14. Weekend 1 € 65.00 per person

15. Weekend 1 with 1 dinner € 90.00 per person

16. Weekend 2 € 115.00 per person