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Dundalk, Ireland

Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in the province of Leinster, Ireland. 3 mi) south of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Type City

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.

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
Indoor
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
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Unit 1, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA · dominos.co.uk
Indoor
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
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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
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 21 Bridge Street, Newry, BT35 8AE · kfc.co.uk
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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
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Japanese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 21A Park Street · atamidundalk.com
Indoor

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Airports

Cooley 15 km to the centre
LH, IE
Outdoor
Aughrim Airstrip 21 km to the centre
NIR, GB
Outdoor

Where things are

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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