Aghnaskeagh Cairns

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Aghnaskeagh Cairns is a chambered cairn and portal tomb forming a National Monument in County Louth, Ireland. ()

Built: 2500 B.C.E.Coordinates: 54°3'41"N, 6°21'29"W

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Aghnaskeagh Cairns – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dundalk Stadium, Oriel Park, Joe Frawley Golf, Marshes Shopping Centre.

2.8 miS
Horse track, Dog track, Sport
Dundalk Stadium, Dundalk
72 min walk • Dundalk Stadium stands as a premier sporting venue located in the bustling city of Dundalk, Ireland. This modern facility is celebrated for its unique dual-purpose design, accommodating both greyhound racing and horse racing, making it the first of its kind in Europe.
5 miSW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Oriel Park, Dundalk
127 min walk • Oriel Park, a beacon of sporting life in Dundalk, Ireland, stands proudly as the home of the Dundalk Football Club. This revered sports venue has been at the heart of Irish football since its inception in 1919, hosting countless memorable matches and nurturing local...
4.6 miSW
53°59'59"N • 6°24'11"W
Joe Frawley Golf, Dundalk
119 min walk • Golf
4.5 miS
54°0'4"N • 6°23'56"W
Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk
115 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.7 miS
Archaeological site
Proleek Dolmen, Dundalk
44 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of County Louth, the Proleek Dolmen stands as a captivating testament to Ireland's ancient past. This archaeological site, located near the city of Dundalk, is a remarkable example of a megalithic portal tomb, dating back to the...
4.3 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk
110 min walk • The Church of St. Patrick, also named St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, is a large Roman Catholic church located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It is built in the Gothic style, and was designed by the architect Thomas Duff.
5.4 miW
Forts and castles
Castle Roche, Dundalk
138 min walk • Castle Roche is a Norman castle located some 10 km north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the de Verdun family, who built the castle in 1236 AD.
4.3 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Dundalk Courthouse, Dundalk
111 min walk • Dundalk Courthouse is a judicial facility in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.
1.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Clermont Carn
50 min walk • Clermont Carn, also known as Black Mountain, is a mountain that rises to 510 metres in the Cooley Mountains of County Louth, Republic of Ireland. It is at the border with Northern Ireland. There is a 2RN transmission site on its summit.
4.2 miS
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
County Museum Dundalk, Dundalk
108 min walk • County Museum Dundalk is a museum located in Dundalk which documents the history of County Louth. The museum is housed in the Carroll Centre at Roden Place in Jocelyn Street, in a restored 18th century warehouse which was once part of Dundalk Distillery.
4.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Dún Dealgan Motte, Dundalk
113 min walk • Dún Dealgan Motte is a motte and National Monument in Dundalk, Ireland.