Clogherhead

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Clogherhead is a fishing village in County Louth, Ireland. Located in a natural bay on the East Coast it is bordered by the villages of Annagassan to the north and Termonfeckin to the south. It has a population of 2,145 according to the 2016 Census. It is in the townlands of Clogher and Callystown, about 12 km northeast of Drogheda. As a seaside village, its main industries are fishing and farming, and there has been an RNLI lifeboat stationed in the village for over 100 years. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2 thous.Coordinates: 53°47'30"N, 6°14'21"W

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Clogherhead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, County Louth Golf Club, Saint Laurence Gate, Highlanes Gallery.

7 miSW
Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda
179 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church stands as a testament to both the spiritual heritage and the architectural prowess of Drogheda, Ireland. This imposing Gothic Revival structure, completed in the 19th century, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of...
3.5 miS
Golf
County Louth Golf Club
89 min walk • County Louth Golf Club is a links golf course located in the village of Baltray, County Louth in Ireland. It is situated approximately 4 miles from the town of Drogheda. The Irish Open professional golf tournament which is part of the PGA European Tour has been held there on two occasions, in 2004 and 2009.
6.8 miSW
Architecture, Historical place, Memorial
Saint Laurence Gate, Drogheda
175 min walk • Saint Laurence Gate, standing proudly in the historic town of Drogheda, Ireland, is a testament to the town's medieval past. This imposing structure, which dates back to the 13th century, was once part of the walled fortifications that encircled Drogheda, serving as a...
6.9 miSW
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda
177 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Drogheda, Ireland, Highlanes Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and art within the historic landscape of the town. Housed in a former Franciscan Church, the gallery presents a unique fusion of sacred architecture and contemporary art...
7 miSW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Drogheda
179 min walk • St. Peter's Church in Drogheda, Ireland, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only a place of worship but also a monument steeped in history, attracting visitors from far and wide.
6.8 miSW
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Tower
Magdalene Tower, Drogheda
174 min walk • Magdalene Tower is a landmark located at the highest point of the northern part of Drogheda, County Louth, in Ireland. All that now remains of the once important Dominican Friary is the belfry tower. Lucas de Netterville, then Archbishop of Armagh, founded the monastery in about 1224.
7.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Millmount Fort, Drogheda
182 min walk • Millmount is a large fortified complex situated on a great mound on the South bank of the River Boyne located in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.
4.9 miSW
Garden, Historical place, Museum
Beaulieu House and Gardens, Drogheda
126 min walk • Beaulieu House and Gardens is an estate in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. It was thought to be built in the 1660s, although later research seems to suggest it was built around 1715 incorporating elements of an earlier structure, and it includes a terraced walled garden.
6.6 miSW
Bridge
Boyne Viaduct, Drogheda
168 min walk • The Boyne Viaduct, a 30-metre-high railway bridge, or viaduct, that crosses the River Boyne in Drogheda, carrying the main Dublin–Belfast railway line.
7.1 miSW
53°42'59"N • 6°21'20"W
Newgrange, Drogheda
180 min walk • Museum
7.1 miSW
53°42'42"N • 6°20'58"W
Millmount Museum & Tower, Drogheda
182 min walk • Museum

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Clogherhead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)