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公式にはOldbridge Sealock、地元ではTiernan’s Lockとして知られるこの歴史的な閘門は、Boyne Navigationの運河部分の始まりを示しています。川の潮汐の影響を直接受ける、この区間唯一の閘門です。頑丈な石灰岩の壁と付属の閘門管理人の家は、18世紀の土木工学の美しい集合体を形成しています。サイクリストにとって、ここはグリーンウェイの象徴的な地点です。ここで、広大な川の景色を、静かで緑豊かな牽引路の風景に置き換えます。内陸水運の歴史がまだ触れることができるほど存在している、雰囲気のある場所です。

ドロヘダの歴史的な町を、ボイン川の穏やかなカーブに沿って続くボイン川グリーンウェイの平和な区間を、時間をかけて楽しんでください。この風光明媚なルートは、ボインバレーカミーノの一部でもあり、旅に巡礼と遺産の感覚を加えています。

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.

This section is very pleasant, but do not take the small path that runs along the river, which is very narrow, poorly maintained and very difficult to use.

Druid’s Circle, Clermont Estate: this small oval stone circle above the Flurry River, marked as both “Standing Stone” and “Druids Circle” on old maps, was likely uncovered in 1840 by Lord Clermont. Though some believe it’s prehistoric, others argue it may be 19th-century landscaping. Its irregular layout and re-set stones cast doubt on its authenticity. Still, it’s a scenic and mysterious woodland stop.

very easily missed. keep eye open.

Historic Obelisk Bridge near Drogheda