Although Co Louth is the smallest county in Ireland it has an abundance of heritage sites with many organised visitor tours and interpretive centres. Contact details and other information is available at the Setanta Apartment reception

The following is a list of some of the more famous heritage sites

Newgrange & Knowth
Bru Na Boinne.
This Passage Grave pre- dates the great Pyramids of Egypt and was built around 5,000 years ago. It is world famous because it is one of the earliest man made structures in the world.

County Museum, Dundalk

The county Museum is situated in the centre of Dundalk and has a wealth of information including Archeological and Industrial history.

Displays are multi media and covers the evolution of the area from Mesolithic period to the present day.

Millmount Museum, Drogheda

The nearby Town of Drogheda also contains a very interesting Museum and covers the history of Drogheda

Old Mellifont Abbey
Tullyallen,
Drogheda

Built in 1142 for the Cistercian Order, this abbey is steeped in the history of the area.

Monasterboice High Crosses

Founded in the 6th century this site contains one of the most intricately designed High Cross in the country.

Proleek Dolmen

Situated in North Louth
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Faughart Graveyard


Birthplace of St. Brigid

 

There are many more interesting places to visit in Co. Louth and further afield. More detailed information can be obtained at the Setanta Reception.