IRELAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET!

Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland

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

Events Georgian Banquet

Clock is turned back to the 18th century

Ghan House

Music, merriment, banqueting & dancing

All by candlelight

Costumes optional

Carlingford National Leprechaun Hunt-public are invited -hunt for ceramic leprechauns-Carlingford Mountain

A Taste of Carlingford-two day celebration- fine food and drink

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

Sights Not To Be Missed Ghan House

-Georgian House

-castellated walls and a guard tower

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

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

Accommodations

Hotels The Four Seasons HotelMcKevitt's HotelGuest HousesBeaufort HouseViewpoint

Accomodations… Specialist AccommodationGhan HouseOystercatcher

Bed & Breakfast AccommodationBarnavave B&BBelvedere House B&BHighlands B&B

Sample Accommodation Prices

Mid Week 1 € 55.00 per person

Mid Week 1 with early bird € 75.00

Weekend 1 € 65.00 per person

Weekend 1 with 1 dinner € 90.00 per person

Weekend 2 € 115.00 per person

Weekend 2 with 1 dinner € 140.00

CARLINGFORD, COUNTY LOUTH, IRELAND EXPENSES FOR A TWO WEEK STAY

Cost per Person

Cost for Family of 3

Cost for Family of 4

Method of Payment

Delivery Service or Pickup (if applicable)

Bed and Breakfast Room Per Day

65 195 260

Bed and Breakfast Single Meal

50 150 200

Average Cost of Activities 58 174 232

Average Cost of Sightseeing 150 450 600

Airfares 820 2460 3280

Average Events Pass 15 60 60

BED AND BREAKFAST MEAL COSTS FOR TWO WEEKS

700 2100 2800

BED AND BREAKFAST ROOM COSTS FOR TWO WEEKS

910 2730 3640

Gas 50 50 50

TOTAL EXPENSES 2818 8369 11 122

TAX 704.5 2092.25 2780.5

FINAL EXPENSES 3522.5 10 461.25 13 902.5