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The Spirit Store is first and foremost a bar on the Quayside in Dundalk, County Louth, with a great view of the Cooley Peninsula and the daily comings and goings of ships and boats.

The Spirit Store is a small welcoming place, where people come to talk, maybe read the paper or play some chess. Upstairs, The Spirit Store is one of the North East’s top live venues. The weekly events in The Spirit Store cater for all tastes and a night in The Spirit Store will be one that you will not forget.

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    After selling out her entire 2025 tour — including Edinburgh Fringe, Galway International Arts Festival, and major Irish theatre dates — Aoife Dunne brings her acclaimed debut Good Grief on an extended 2026 run due to phenomenal demand.

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Anam Tours provide hiking tours on the Cooley Mountains, history tours of the medieval village of Carlingford and walking tours of the surrounding peninsula. They are led by a local guide, who has an extensive knowledge of the hills, the history and heritage of County Louth.

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Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula is a haven for the hiker, the hillwalker, and the view finder! The charming Slieve Foye Loop showcases County Louth’s wondrous natural beauty to stunning effect.

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Get off the beaten track and discover one of the best-kept secrets in Louth on the Táin Way. This long-distance circular route around the county’s highest peak will bring you through a landscape brimming with myths, legends, and unmatched scenery to really let your imagination run wild.

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OnYerBike Carlingford is conveniently placed at the start of the Carlingford Lough Greenway at Carlingford Marina, County Louth. It is a fun, friendly and professional bicycle hire company on one of the country's best loved trails, The Táin Trail.

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Head to Carlingford Adventure Centre in Carlingford, County Louth, for an action packed day out. Take to the water and explore beautiful Carlingford Lough before trying fun activities in the Cooley Mountains.

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