Carlingford Marina

Marina information

The marina is located 1 km south of Carlingford on the west side of the lough and is four miles from the entrance at Haulbowline Light House. The marina has been in existence since the early 1990's and the marina club-house incorporates an on-site restaurant with wonderful views across the lough. It is also an ideal base for the cruising routes of the Irish Sea.The Isle of Man is just 60- miles away.Also within a day's sail are Howth, Strangford Lough, and Ardglass.
Commercial shipping at Greenore and Warrenpoint has facilitated a deep water shipping channel allowing access to the marina at all states of the tide. However there is a small tide running across the marina entrance, it is not strong.The marina entrance is protected by a sunken barge on the south side, the approach should be taken at 90 degrees and approach from the north to avoid the Carlingford Bank.

Visit Carlingford

An old medieval town steeped in history, Carlingford is watched over by St. Johns Castle. Located on the Cooley Peninsula, one of the most picturesque inlets on the east coast of Ireland, the 'Fjord of Carlinn' as the Vikings called it is eight-miles long and bordered by the magical Cooley Mountains to the south and the famous Mourne Mountains to the north.
The Norsemen, Europe's most adventurous seamen, built a castle around 1200.The settlement flourished particularly during the 13th-18th centuries.It soon became renowned for herrings and oysters. Carlingford has a strong sense of history and this is expressed culturally with numerous craft shops in both Celtic and contemporary crafts.The area is also well known for its outdoor pursuits, both on and off the water in adventure activities and is a good place for hill-walking.
The entrance to Carlingford Lough is guarded by the Block House, the Haulbowline Lighthouse and Green Castle on the north shore.As you move up the lough you pass Greenore Point and harbour.At the far end of the lough is the Newry Canal.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Cooley Peninsula Tourist Office, Old Dispensary Tel: (042) 9373033
www.carlingford.ie
East Coast & Midlands Tourism Tel: (044) 48650
www.eastcoastmidlands.ie

Activity and Leisure

Carlingford Adventure Centre, Tholsel St,Tel: (042) 9373100
www.carlingfordadventure.com
Tain Adventure Village, Omeath Tel: (042) 9375385

Walking:
The 'Tain Way', a signposted trail of the Cooley Peninsula, via Carlingford, covering a distance of 39km / 24miles. Contact: Dundalk Tourist Office Tel: (042) 9335484;
Historical Walks of Carlingford Tel: 087 7839649

Cycling:
The 'Tain Cycling Route' includes the Cooley Peninsula, of which 95 miles of the sign-posted route are within the peninsula.

Bike Hire:
Cycle Hire,Ardee Tel: (042) 6853772
Irish Cycle Hire Tel: (041) 6853772

Golfing:
Ballymascanlon Tel: (042) 9358200
Carnbeg Tel: (042) 9332518
Greenore Tel: (042) 9373212

Beaches:
there are two beaches located on the south shores of the peninsula, at Templetown Beach and Gyles Quay Beach

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Carlingford Heritage Centre, tracing the history of Norman times Tel: (042) 9373454
County Museum, Jocelyn St, Dundalk Tel: (042) 9327056
www.dundalktown.ie
Cuchulainn's Castle, Mount Ave, Dundalk: ruined Norman Castle & Motte; Roche Castle, Castleroche, Dundalk

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Channonrock, Inniskeen Rd, Dundalk Tel: (042) 9374354
Knockabbey Castle & Gardens, Louth Village: featuring a medieval 10th century water-garden Tel: (01) 6778816
www.knockabbeycastle.com

Culture & Entertainment:
Dundalk Town Hall Theatre Tel: (042) 9332276

Events & Festivals:
May - Dundalk International Maytime Festival Tel: (042) 9335253
June - Crafts on the Harbour, Carlingford Tel: (042) 9373033
Moneley Oyster Pearl Regatta (on the lough) Tel: (042) 9321805
Blackrock Annual Raft Race, Blackrock, Dundalk Tel: (042) 9321098
July - Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge Tel: (042) 9332100
www.clec.ie
Whitestown Festival: fun-filled activities for children Tel: (042) 9373730
Aug - Cooley Vintage Festival Tel: (042) 9373136
www.cooleyvintagefestival.com
Medieval Fair Tel: (042) 9373033
Sept - Maritime Festival, Carlingford Tel: (042) 9327056
www.dundalktown.ie

Address

Carlingford Marina
Carlingford
T • 00 353 (0) 42 9373073
F • 00 353 (0) 42 9373075
cmarina@iol.ie
www.carlingfordmarina.ie