June bank holiday in Louth: Nine things to enjoy over the long weekend
Living history
Step back in time at the Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, Oldbridge, Drogheda, where a special programme of events is planned for this Bank Holiday weekend, June 1 and 2, from 11am to 4pm daily.
Laoch Living History will be on hand recreating the armies of 17th century Europe with musketeers, artillery gunner, spikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, blacksmiths, gunners, monks, and soldiers.
To find out more about the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities on the battlefield join costumed historian Tóla Collier for a battlefield walk at 2pm on both Sunday and Monday . (Meeting Point for battlefield walk: front of Oldbridge House).
Car-parking, coffee shop and toilets on site, family-friendly and dogs welcome (not in walled garden)
Dinosaurs in Carlingford
The pretty seaside village of Carlingford might be best known for its leprechauns but the dinosaurs are taking over this bank holiday weekend!
How to Train Your Dinosaur, a weekend full of thrills, laughter, and adventure from May 31 to June 2 at Skypark!
There will be four interactive shows every day and an opportunity to meet Bruno the T-Rex & baby dinos.
This great family fun activity is included with Skypark passes along with the Ireland's Ancient East maze and all the other exciting attractions.
Walk with alpacas in Ardee
For something a wee bit different, why not go alpaca trekking with Long Acre Alpacas at Glack, Ardee.
Having started out with just two aplacas, this family-run business now offers visitors the opportunity to go on a 40 to 60 minute walk through Co Louth countryside with a gentle alpaca, with lots of great photo opportunities, and the chance to feed the alpacas in their paddock after the walk.
Further information and booking at longacrealpacas.com
Go on a car treasure hunt
A car treasure hunt in conjunction with the Lipsync Battle, Dundalk 2025, takes place on Sunday June 1 at 3pm from the Fairways Hotel. No need to worry about the weather as you enjoy a trip on the highways and byways around Dundalk while searching for clues.
Drogheda walking tour
Learn the history of this old walled town on the Boyne from ancient relics and spooky stories to modern street art. Tours leave from St Peter's Church, West Street on Sunday June 1 at 10am. Booking via eventbrite.ie
Get the ferry
See Louth from the other side! Catch the Carlingford Lough ferry from Greenore to Greencastle, Co Down, and enjoy stunning views of Carlingford Lough, the north Louth coast and the mountains of Mourne. Ferry sales from Greenore every hour, first sailing 10.30am, last sailing from Greencastle at 6pm.
For sailing times and booking, check out www.carlingfordferry.com
Go off the beaten track
Get away from the bank holiday crowds and visit the historic Rokeby House and gardens Grangebellew, outside Drogheda, (open daily from June 1, 10am to 2pm) celebrate Louth's monastic sites at Old Mellifont Abbey, Tullyallen, and Monasterboice High Cross and Round Tower, visit St Brigid's Shrine and Holy Well at Faughart, or marvel at the magnificent Proleek Dolmen in the grounds of Ballymascanlon Hotel.
Enjoy a dip
Fingers crossed and the weather will be good enough to enjoy a swim at some of Louth's stunning beaches. The Blue Flag beaches at Clogherhead, Port, and Templetown/Shellinghill are beautiful sandy beaches popular with families and keen swimmers alike. Other popular beaches include Blackrock and Gyles Quay
Update your record collection
Buy, sell or exchange vinyls, CDs, DVDs, tapes and memorabilia at the Dundalk Record Fair at The Spirit Store, George's Quay, Dundalk on Saturday May 31 from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
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