| Carlingford a Medieval Town, walk the medieval streets, visit King John's Castle built on a rock outcrop overlooking Carlingford Lough. From this first stone Castle the Town developed - Burgage Plots, Defensive Walls, Narrow Streets, Dominican Abbey & Tower Houses, Carlingford has it all. |  |
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Visit Holy Trinity Visitors Centre which was opened in 1992. Trace the history of the town in the triptychs. |
| The Mint dates back to the 15th/16th century, but it is thought unlikely that the building was ever actually used as a mint. The most interesting feature of the building is its five highly decorated limestone windows. |  |
The Thosel, the only surviving Town Gate in Carlingford. It functioned as a tollgate where taxes were levied on goods entering the town.
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Taaffe's
Castle was built in the early 16th Century on the old harbour front.
This building was the residence of an important member of the merchant
class. The building gets it name from the Taaffe family who became Earls
of Carlingford in 1661.
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When you walk the medieval streets you can still see the ancient buildings still standing.
You can dine in any bistro/restaurant - there are nine restaurants, seven pubs, craft and antique shops, adventure centres etc.
For more information on Carlingford, you can visit the Carlingford website at www.carlingford.ie
"MourneView
Bed & Breakfast", Belmont, Carlingford, Co Louth, Ireland.
Tel: +353 42 937 3551 Fax: +353 42 937 3551
Email:
info@mourneviewcarlingford.com
