Why go
- County town of County Louth, Ireland.
- Served by Aughrim Airstrip.
History
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in the province of Leinster, Ireland. The town is situated on the Castletown River, which flows into Dundalk Bay on the east coast of Ireland, and is halfway between Dublin and Belfast, 7 km (4.3 mi) south of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is surrounded by several townlands and villages that form the wider Dundalk Municipal District.
Where to stay
Four Seasons Hotel, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland · 4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie
Dundalk Rd, Commons, Carlingford, Co. Louth, A91 YD40, Ireland · memorylanefarmhousecarlingford.com
Narrow Water Lodges, Cornamucklagh, Omeath, Co. Louth, A91 K684, Ireland · narrowwaterlodges.com
Main St, Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co. Louth, Ireland · tranquilityireland.com
Castletowncooley, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 F447, Ireland · riversidelodgebandb.com
18 Clonlum Rd, Newry BT35 8LB, United Kingdom · clonlumholidaycottages.com
Ghan Rd, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland · shalomcarlingford.ie
Shore Rd, Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co. Louth, Ireland · thestrand.hotelb2.top
Old Quay Ln, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, A91 DXY5, Ireland · ghanhouse.com
12 Ballintemple Rd, Killeavy, Newry BT35 8LQ, United Kingdom · killeavycastle.com
Belmont, Crossalaney Rd, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland · mourneviewcarlingford.net
33-35 Bridge St, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3BG, United Kingdom · therostrevorinn.com
4 Victoria Square, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3EU, United Kingdom · thesandsbnb.com
6 Seaview, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NH, United Kingdom · thewhistledownhotel.com
Station Rd, Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co. Louth, Ireland · grandcentralhotel.ie
3 Marine Parade, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NB, United Kingdom · theloughandquay.uk
Carrickarnon Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland · carrickdale.com
13 Seaview, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NJ, United Kingdom · bayguestlodge.com
190 Árd Easmuinn, Demesne, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 AR28, Ireland · krakowbandb.com
Market St, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland · oystercatcher-carlingford.com
10-12 Main St, Forkhill, Newry BT35 9SQ, United Kingdom · enchantedspaforkhill.com
141 Longfield Rd, Newry BT35 9SD, United Kingdom · greenvalecabins.co.uk
58 Quay Street, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 KRY7, Ireland
67 Newry Rd, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3LE, United Kingdom
49 Killowen Old Rd, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3AE, United Kingdom · seaviewguesthouseireland.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 06:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · Newry, BT35 6PR · mcdonalds.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-18:30; We-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-18:30; Su 11:00-18:30 Features: takeaway · Albert Basin, Newry, BT35 8QS · caffenero.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Unit 1, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA · dominos.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 21A Park Street · atamidundalk.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 3 Kildare Street, Newry, BT34 1DQ · gurunewry.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Newry Road, Dundalk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 5 Roden Place, Dundalk · eno.ie
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 16:00-24:00 · 50 Monaghan Street
Regional, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 6A Margaret Street, BT34 1DF
Traditional, Cafeteria, Cafe · Opening hours: "When she wants to open!" Features: outdoor seating · 22 Monaghan Street, Newry, BT35 6AA
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Tapas, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 99 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, A91 T279
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · The Long Walk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
European, Fast Food · European fast food
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 3 Abbey Yard, Newry, BT34 2EG
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Irish, Cafe · Irish cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Abbey Yard, BT34 2EG
Cafe · Features: vegetarian options · 8 Mary Street, Warrenpoint, BT34 3NT · leafygreensandco.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Buttercrane Quay, Newry, BT35 8HJ
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Salad, Cake, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 80 Shore Road, Rostrevor, BT34 3AA · syngeandbyrne.com
Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 13:00-20:00; Mo-We off; Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-21:30; Sa 13:00-21:00 · Church Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3BA · shackpizza.touchtakeaway.net
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Unit 2A, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA · spiceindianewry.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 11 Forkhill Road, Newry, BT35 8LZ · flagstafflodgenewry.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 16:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 10 Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 6AH
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 16-17 The Mall, Newry, BT34 1BG
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1 Warrenpoint Road, Newry, BT34 2PF
Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 14b Monaghan Street, Newry, BT35 6AA
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP · measured-brew-bar.square.site
Pizza, Fish And Chips, Burger, Fast Food · Pizza/Fish And Chips fast food · 15 Church Street, Warrenpoint, BT34 3HN · friartucks.ie
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-23:00 · 11D Monaghan Street, Newry, BT35 6BB
Restaurant · restaurant · Church Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3BA · oldschoolhouserostrevor.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Unit 2, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 42 Church Street, Newry
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Cooley 15 km to the centre
LH, IE
Aughrim Airstrip 21 km to the centre
NIR, GB
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aughrim Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dundalk, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach