Hotels in Louth County, Ireland

Louth County, Ireland's smallest county on the east coast, is famous for the rugged Cooley Peninsula and the medieval Carlingford Lough area, with mild summers around 68°F (20°C) perfect for hiking the Cooley Mountains, and cool winters near 40°F (4°C) ideal for exploring Carlingford Castle's 12th-century stone walls. In summer, you can sail on Carlingford Lough or follow the Tain Trail tracing the ancient Cattle Raid of Cooley, while winter offers cheaper hotel stays and live traditional Irish fiddle music at McKevitt's Village Bar in Carlingford. For a different vibe, head to Drogheda in the south to see the 14th-century St. Laurence Gate and the Millmount museum, best visited during the dry spring months before the summer crowds.