# Things to see in Dundalk (Ireland): 42 places and when to go

> Dundalk is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly History (22), Nature (8), Mountains (6). The best known are King John's Castle, Dundalk Bay and Clochafarmore. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dundalk/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Ireland · 54.0004, -6.4167
- **Places:** 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/) (22) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/naturaleza/) (8) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/montana/) (6) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gastronomia/) (6) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/) (4) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/senderismo/) (4)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March and October.
- **Nearest airport:** DUB Dublin, 64 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Slieve Foye, at 589 m.

## What to see in Dundalk

The places in and around Dundalk, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [King John's Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carlingford-castle/): Castle located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland · 16 km
- [Dundalk Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dundalk-bay/): Large (33 km2), exposed estuary on the east coast of Ireland · 10 km
- [Clochafarmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/clochafarmore/): Standing stone in County Louth, Ireland · 4.3 km
- [Castle Roche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/roche-castle/): Ruined castle in County Louth, Ireland · 7.0 km
- [Ardee Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ardee-castle/): Fortified medieval tower house in Ardee, County Louth · 18 km
- [Clermont Carn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/clermont-carn/): Mountain in Ireland · 11 km
- [Darver Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/darver-castle/): Castle in Ireland · 8.8 km
- [Roodstown Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/roodstown-castle/): Tower house located in County Louth, Ireland · 15 km
- [Dún Dealgan Motte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/castletown-motte/): Motte and National Monument · 1.7 km
- [Donaghmore Souterrain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donaghmore-souterrain/): Souterrain in County Louth, Ireland · 2.8 km
- [The Mint](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mint/): Fortified house and National Monument in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland · 16 km
- [Proleek Dolmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/proleek-dolmen/): Dolmen located in County Louth, Ireland · 6.1 km
- [Mannan Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mannan-castle/): Motte-and-bailey in County Monaghan, Ireland · 18 km
- [Mansfieldstown Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mansfieldstown-church/): Medieval church in County Louth, Ireland · 12 km
- [Rockmarshall Court Tomb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/rockmarshall-court-tomb/): Court cairn in County Louth, Ireland · 8.7 km
- [St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-patrick-s-cathedral/): Church building in County Louth, Ireland · 1.2 km
- [St. Mochta's House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/st-mochta-s-house/): Medieval oratory in County Louth, Ireland · 9.9 km
- [Annaloughan Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/annaloughan-mountain/): Hill in County Louth, Ireland · 9.2 km
- [Carnavaddy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carnavaddy/): Mountain in County Louth, Ireland · 10 km
- [Carlingford Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dominican-friary/): Dominican priory located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland · 16 km
- [Dromiskin Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dromiskin-monastery/): Former monastery in County Louth, Ireland · 8.8 km
- [Fincairn Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/fincarn-hill/): Hill in County Monaghan, Ireland · 23 km
- [Greenmount Motte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/greenmount-motte/): Motte in County Louth, Ireland · 14 km
- [Lisnaran Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/lisnaran-fort/): Ringfort in County Louth, Ireland · 14 km

And the other 18, by what you come to do:

- **History**: [Loughbracken Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/loughbrackan-fort/), [Holy Trinity Heritage Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/church-of-the-holy-trinity/), [Inniskeen Glebe Round Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/drumass-round-tower/)
- **Museums and art**: [County Museum Dundalk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/louth-county-museum/)
- **Nature**: [Slieve Foye](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/slieve-foye/), [The Round Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-round-mountain/), [St Brigid's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-bridget-s-well/)
- **Food and drink**: [Brehon Brewhouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/brehon-brewhouse/), [Carlingford Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carlingford-brewing-company/), [Cooley Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cooley-distillery/), [Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dundalk-bay-brewery-and-distillery/), [Jumping Church Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/jumping-church-brewery/), [Pearse Lyons Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/pearse-lyons-brewery/)
- **Hiking**: [Ring of Gullion Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ring-of-gullion-way/), [Ring of Gullion Way - Section 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ring-of-gullion-way-section-2/), [Táin Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tain-way/), [The Poets' Trail - Creggan Route](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-poets-trail-creggan-route/)
- **With kids**: [Sky Park Outdoor Adventures](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/sky-park-outdoor-adventures/)

## When to go to Dundalk

The best time to visit Dundalk is **April to September**; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 28 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 29 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 45 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 51 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 23 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 38 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 12 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 12 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 09 |

In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. In April, 42 of the 42 places are at their best.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Dundalk

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.0004%2C-6.4167)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.0004%2C-6.4167)

## Other towns nearby

- [Drogheda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/drogheda/): 27 places · 32 km
- [Monaghan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/monaghan/): 14 places · 45 km
- [Kilbrew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kilbrew/): 10 places · 51 km
- [Trim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/trim/): 18 places · 55 km
- [Farnham Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/farnham-street/): 10 places · 62 km
- [Fore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/fore/): 19 places · 65 km

And all of Ireland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Dundalk?

The best known: [King John's Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carlingford-castle/), [Dundalk Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dundalk-bay/), [Clochafarmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/clochafarmore/), [Castle Roche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/roche-castle/), [Ardee Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ardee-castle/). In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Dundalk?

April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09.

### How do you get to Dundalk?

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 64 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.0004%2C-6.4167) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Dundalk as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).