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Taaffe's Castle is a fortified merchant's house dating from the early 16th century, built by the wealthy Taaffe family, who later became the Earls of Carlingford. Situated near the old harbour, the building originally served as a trading post on the ground floor with residential floors above. The architecture displays typical defensive features such as machicolations, narrow loopholes, spiral staircases, and multi-level garderobes. [curiousireland.ie], [castles.nl], [carlingfor...centre.com] The main structure is a four-storey rectangular tower, later extended with a 16th-century northern extension. Its location and construction clearly demonstrate Carlingford's importance as a thriving trading town during that period. After the 17th century, it fell into disuse, and eventually fell into disuse. Today, it forms part of a pub complex and remains a striking example of medieval urban defensive architecture in Carlingford.

Carlingford Castle, also known as King John’s Castle, is a striking 12th-century fortress overlooking the charming medieval town of Carlingford and its scenic harbour. Built by Hugh de Lacy to guard the strategic Lough, the castle has a commanding presence with its weathered stone walls and rugged silhouette against the water. Though partially in ruins, it still captures the atmosphere of Ireland’s Norman past, and its elevated position offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and coastline.

The hike to the Cloghmór Stone feels like a journey through time. Over 10,000 years ago, the ice brought this massive granite block from Scotland here, and now, weighing an estimated 50 tons, it towers majestically over the landscape. But it's not just the geology that's fascinating - according to legend, it was the giant Finn McCool who threw this enormous stone over Carlingford Lough. To be honest, the legend is a much more exciting explanation, isn't it? Once you've reached the top, you'll not only be greeted by the imposing boulder, but also by a fantastic view of Carlingford Lough and the surrounding hills. It's the perfect place to pause for a moment, take in the vastness and enjoy the peace that this place exudes.

Nice path, here you can jump over the small wall and are directly in the ruins ;)

The view is fantastic, it's worth taking a short break here during the climb!

It's a great place to cross the fence!

National Built Heritage Service (Carlingford Railway Station, LIBERTIES OF CARLINGFORD, Carlingford, LOUTH, 2024-07-30): https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13825042/carlingford-railway-station-liberties-of-carlingford-carlingford-co-louth Reg No: 13825042 Wikipedia (Dundalk, Newry and Greenore Railway, 2024-07-30): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundalk,_Newry_and_Greenore_Railway Tourist Office (2024-07-30): https://www.carlingford.ie/about-us "... Carlingford.ie and the Tourist Office is operated by Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust. ..."

A beautiful round stone, there is a legend about it but unfortunately we could not find out