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County town of County Louth, Ireland
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Dundalk is the county town of County Louth on the east coast of the Republic of Ireland, 7 km south of the border with Northern Ireland. It's industrial and residential but there are scenic areas to the north, especially the Cooley peninsula. Its Irish name Dún Dealgan means "Dealgan's Fort" and there are several ancient sites nearby, such as Dromiskin monastery and Louth village.
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Large Roman Catholic church built 1842-60 in Gothic style, with the exterior modelled on Kings College Cambridge and the interior on Exeter Cathedral. It's sometimes called a "pro-cathedral" as it was the archbishop's seat in the 1860s while Armagh cathedral was a-building.
Museum in an 18th century warehouse depicts county life.
"The Lilywhites" were promoted in 2025, so they play soccer in the League of Ireland top tier. Their home ground Oriel Park (capacity 4500) is 200 m south of the railway station. The playing season is Feb-Nov.
Italian and Irish food, cheap and cheerful.
Lively bar and grill, you won't go hungry, good value.
Serves pub grub opposite County Hospital.
Rustic pub bistro does great seafood and other Irish cuisine.
Traditional Irish fare.
Bru's Bar, Courtyard, and Henry's upstairs are the offerings in this bright jazzy place.
Friendly sports bar, it's the blue one on the corner of Francis St.
Lively place with beer-garden, dog-friendly, wide selection of beers.
This property is closed and for sale.
Great bar and live entertainment venue on the harbour side.
Well-run hotel in town centre, good food and service.
Charming B&B in an Edwardian town house.
formerly Crowne Plaza
Modern hotel south edge of town, good reviews for comfort and service.
Upscale resort hotel in Victorian mansion, great dining, service and comfort.
The Enterprise Train runs hourly from Dublin Connolly via Drogheda to Dundalk, taking 90 min, and continues to Newry, Portadown and Belfast. There are also morning and evening commuter trains from Dublin.
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In town, Bus Éireann has three routes from Long Walk bus station, every 30 min: 174 to Muirheavna, 174A to Fatima / Cox's, and 174B to Bay Estate.
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