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You will be contacted by Carlingford Accommodation ten days before
your arrival at your chosen property, with arrival details.
Catering
Make
your arrival and stay as stress free as possible. 'Food
For Thought' an award winning delicatessen and coffee shop
featuring in the Bridgestone Good Food Guide, renowned for its delicious
home cooked food, and with over 2,000 speciality food items to choose
from, would be delighted to stock your fridge and cupboards. Why
not make the most of the interiors and facilities provided by Carlingford
Accommodation and enjoy being host or hostess with out any of the
stress by letting Food For Thought do the catering for you.
Carlingford Accommodation will receive delivery of your purchases,
ready for your arrival.
For further information Contact Food For Thought directly at +353
(0)42 938 3838 or download a partial
product list >>
Babysitting
Treat yourself to a night out and enjoy the varied nightlife of
Carlingford. Babysitting service available, please give two days
notice if you require a babysitter. Terms of payment
directly with the babysitter. Contact Carlingford Accommodation
to arrange, telephone, +353 (0)42 933 9511.
Adventure and Activity
Catering
for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities Carlingford
Adventure Centre specialises in providing outdoor adventure experiences.
Offering over twenty land and water activities they can tailor a
package to suit you, whether you are a group of friends, sports
team or corporate body. No experience is necessary and all equipment
is supplied. All you need to take part is a sense of adventure.
Even if you are not the adventurous type they would be delighted
to take you on a guided walk at your leisure up Slieve Foy mountain
to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Lough.
For further information contact Carlingford Adventure Centre at
www.carlingfordadventure.com
or telephone +353 (0)42 9373 100.
Sailing
Carlingford
Sail Training Centre an ISA recognised teaching establishment providing
top quality coaching for all ability levels and age groups on all
aspects of sailing and powerboating. A wide range of 38 sailing
and power boats are available to hone your skills, Bavaria 32, J24,
Drascombe Gig, Flying Fifteens, Wayfarers, Topaz, Optimist, Ribs,
displacement powerboats. Carlingford Sail Training Centre also specialises
in corporate groups of up 20 persons using 4 J24 keel boats for
teambuilding programmes. All instructors are accomplished sailors
and ISA qualified. Wetsuits, waterproofs and buoyancy aids are provided.
For further information log on to www.carlingfordsailtrainingcentre.com
or telephone +353 (0)86 855 8253.
Golf
Greenore Golf Club is set approximately 2 miles from Carlingford
and boasts a magnificent view of the shimmering waters of Carlingford
Lough, Slieve Foy and the Mourne Mountains.
It is an 18 hole Links Course and it plays to a par of 71. The S.S.S.
is 73 so you are in for a challenge. Green Fees: Monday –
Friday €40.00 Saturday – Sunday & Bank Holidays €50.00
For more detailed information on the course go to www.greenoregolfclub.com.
Cookery School
A wide selection of cookery courses ranging from Thai cookery to
seafood, bread baking to easy entertaining and more at Ghan House.
Half, one and two day courses, full cookery programme, business
facilitated ‘corporate cookery’. For more details click
on www.ghanhouse.com.
Shopping
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the streets of Carlingford and
spend many a happy hour discovering the interesting plethora of
shops including stylish boutiques, ‘Memories
Gift Shop’, ‘Cairlinn Gallery’, ‘Antiques
& Collectables’.
Convenience Stores
Londis Supermarket
Murphy’s Cost Cutter Express
Bradleys Pharmacy
D. Savage (Butcher)
Trinity Hair Design
Post Office
Dundalk (25km) is an interesting shopping town
with a great selection of boutiques and shoe shops and supermarkets
include Supper Quinn, Dunnes Stores, and Tesco. The main shopping
centre is The Marshes.
Newry (12km) is worth a visit for The Quays and
Buttercrane Centres including Sainsburys and Marks and Spencer)
Dining
Carlingford boasts a varied selection of fine eateries and has its
own Good Food Circle. The restaurants are very popular so to avoid
disappointment it is advisable to book in advance. A selection of
eateries is mentioned below. Should you require a more comprehensive
list log on to www.carlingford.ie
or telephone Carlingford Tourist Office at
+353 (0)42 937 3033.
Ghan
House
Ghan House is a fine example of an 18th Century Georgian House.
Set within walled grounds its’ restaurant has been critically
acclaimed over the years – nominated ‘Best Restaurant
in Leinster 2004’ by Food & Wine Magazine readers and
‘Best Country House in Ireland 2007’ by Good Food Ireland.
With views of Carlingford Lough & the Mourne Mountains from
the restaurant together with log fires, candlelight, extensive wine
list and your table for the whole evening if you wish, Ghan House
is a unique dining experience. In addition there is a private dining
room available for special occasions. Renowned for its Gourmet Nights,
Georgian and Medieval banquets.
Greenore Road, Carlingford,
tel: +353 (0)42 937 3682
www.ghanhouse.com.
Magees Bistro
A
well established casually styled restaurant with a lively atmosphere.
A varied menu with a wonderful selection of local seafood and interesting
black board specials.
Tholsel Street, Carlingford, Tel: +353 (0)42 9373751 www.mageesbistro.com.
The Oytstercatcher Bistro
A long established restaurant, serving all that is best from the
locality ranging from the Gigas or Rock oysters from the Lough to
Cooley Lamb.
Market Square, Carlingford, Tel: +353 (0)42 937 3989 www.theyoystercatcher.com.
Kingfisher Bistro
A small elegant, simply designed eatery in what was once an old mill. An ever popular open kitchen serving modern Irish food, with exotic influences using high quality produce.
McGees Court, Carlingford, Tel: +353 (0)42 937 3716
Liberties Bell Bistro - The Four Season Hotel, serving modern and classic fare in an open relaxed bar and lounge taking advantage of stunning mountain views. Lunch includes blackboard specials and dinner is an a la carte menu.
Greenore Road, Carlingford. Tel + 353 (0)42 937 3530 www.4seasonshotel.ie
The Bay Tree
A newly established restaurant with a contemporary Irish menu using high quality ingredients, served in a modern day setting.
Newry Street, Carlingford. Tel +353 (0)42 938 3848 www.thebaytree.com
Georgina’s Bake House and Tearooms
A quaint and quality tearoom serving morning teas and coffees, lunch
and afternoon tea; where everything is home made. The courteous
service, competitive prices and homely feeling combine to make this
an excellent experience whether eating in or taking away.
Castlehill, Carlingford, Tel: +353 (0)42 937 3346
P.J. O'Hares, The Anchor Bar
The busiest pub in Louth! A traditional grocer family run old Irish
pub, renowned far and wide for it's ambiance, excellent pint and
oysters, weeekly traditional music and Sunday Jazz sessions.
Tholsel Street, Carlingford, Tel: +353 (0)42 9373 106
Medieval Guided Tour
The
Tour is approximately of 1 hour duration and takes you through the
medieval town of Carlingford. The tour includes the following stops:
- King Johns Castle
- Town Hall
- Market Square
- Dominican Friary
- Holy Trinity Church
- Tholsel
- The Mint
- Taaffes Castle
Your guide is Gerry Finnegan 'A local with a passion for the hills
and the history it contains'
Walks start at 19:00 hrs and cost €6.00 per person.
Guided Hill walks are also available on Saturday and Sundays and
cost €12 .00 per person. For further information telephone
+353 (0)86 8213031.
Horse Riding & Pony Trekking
So
whatever the weather, a wonderful day is to be had at Ravensdale
Lodge, Equestrian and Trekking Centre. With its large open spaces
and breathtaking scenery, Ravensdale Lodge offers a truly magical
setting for trekking and a wide range of equestrian pursuits. Located
near Ravensdale Forest, on the edge of the Cooley Mountains a warm
welcome awaits you, where a team of personable and dedicated professionals
will ensure that you enjoy your equestrian pursuits to the full.
On 40 acres of parkland, the centre boasts state of the art indoor
and outdoor arenas, together with a cross-country course designed
by world renowned course builder Tommy Brennan making Ravensdale
Lodge Ireland’s premier competition facility The facilities
at Ravensdale Lodge are designed with competitions, shows, tradeshows
and conferences in mind and where exhibition and parking facilities
are a priority.
Private or Group Lessons, Treks and Trails from beginner to experienced
from an hour to a day through scenic forest, over mountain and along
riverbanks. The signature day trek to Carlingford is a great excursion
that combines a gourmet picnic lunch to satisfy every appetite,
with spectacular views that will take your breath away.
For further information on the activities and facilities offered
by Ravensdale Lodge log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or call +353 (0)42 937 1034.
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