Historical Attractions

Both Dundalk and County Louth are home to many historical attractions, sure to keep the history lover occupied for their entire stay! There are various historical sites to visit, launching you back into centuries past!

Take a look at our compilation of historical attractions and activities in the local area but remember is doesn't stop here...our Concierge Team are experts on local attractions!

Patrick Kavanagh Centre in Close by Inniskeen

Enjoy a tour of the Patrick Kavanagh Centre which houses exhibitions on local history and on Kavanagh, with a sixty-seat Audio-Visual Theatre and a Research Library. Also on view are twelve specially commissioned paintings illustrating Kavanagh's epic poem "The Great Hunger", a miniature model depicting Kavanagh's classic, "A Christmas Childhood", "Kavanagh's Death Mask" and other memorabilia associated with the poet.
The tour rounds off back at the Centre with a half-hour one-man show by Inniskeen actor, Gene Carroll, advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment!

Muse at the County Museum

The County Museum, Dundalk is located in a beautifully restored late 18th century warehouse. Funded by Dundalk Town Council the museum opened in 1994 and offers an extensive programme of permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, drama presentations, music recitals, lecture and film. Learn about Dundalk, from the time of Cú Chulainn to the shoe factory days!

Revel in Art at the Basement Gallery

The Basement Gallery hosts eleven exhibitions a year, and is programmed and managed by Dundalk Urban District Council. A wide variety of median and styles are displayed, featuring work by local, national and international artists. The Basement is a selling gallery, with particular emphasis place on the work of emerging local talent.

An Táin Theatre

Built in 1859 for the Corn Exchange Company, but the cost of building put the company into liquidation and so the Town Commissioners bought it for 4,000 pounds. Later destroyed by fire, the newly renovated Táin Theatre is host to all forms of entertainment, from Comedians, Ballet, Opera, amateur Theatre Groups- whatever your taste in performance, An Táin Theatre has something to whet your appetite!