From this fortress there developed the town a linear settlement with typical medieval patterns, burgage plots, defensive walls, narrow streets, friary and urban tower houses. In carlingford you will find a unique combination of medieval buildings standing proud in the midst of a town full of atmosphere and character. If you enjoy walking tours then this is the place to have your next one. Carlingford heritage centre is the perfect venue for any type of corporate or ceremonial event. Carlingford railway station initially opened on 20 april 1896 as pennant hills station, a privately owned railway from rosehill. The eastern boundary is the irish sea, which gives to its commerce three outlets of considerable importance. Carlingford was regarded for its green finned oysters, which remained its main employment source, alongside herring fishing. The station was located adjacent to carlingford produce store. Visitcarlingford accommodation, packages and things to do.
Comprehensive and engaging, the story of ireland is an eyeopening account of a nation that has long been shaped by forces beyond its coasts. King johns castle was built in the 12th century on a rocky outcrop overlooking carlingford lough. Louths towns of dundalk, drogheda and ardee, as well as rural villages. Carlingford historic town, county louth carlingford in county louth is a beautiful atmospheric town that still retains its medieval character. A stunning new video detailing the history of carlingford has been released in recent days. A great way to appreciate the narrow medieval streets, the ancient ruins, and scenery of carlingford, in the company of one of the towns expert guides.
Carlingford is 22 kilometres northwest of the sydney central business district in the local government area of city of parramatta. It has a very rich medieval history that is still present in the town, making it a wonderful place to visit. Hear the stories, myths and legends of old, explore the towns history and see the seats of kings. Carlingford is, according to oliphant, essentially a quiet place with no trade, no manufactures, no anything in particular the perpetual curate, 2. Though in area, including the county of the town of drogheda, only 201,618 statute acres, and the smallest county in ireland, louth deserves to rank among the most prosperous. Stunning video on the ages of carlingford is released. History of carlingford county louth ireland carlingford. There is a long, narrow designated kids area, with plenty of books, rugs to sit on and kids tables to sit at. Carlingford travel county louth, ireland lonely planet.
Carlingford is the setting for margaret oliphants most famous series of novels, the chronicles of carlingford, published between 1863 and 1876. An official european destination of excellence, the co louth town has breathtaking scenery, a rich history and terrific pubs and restaurants, yet we often overlook it, writes a mystified laurence. At abarta heritage we try to help to tell the story of ireland with engaging audio guides and content. The carlingford town tour is ideal for those seeking to discover more about the history of carlingford. It details the history of the area from the first human. All of the historical sites are within a short distance of each. Carlingford abbey is located in the centre of the town, just off dundalk street. Carlingford branch library city of parramatta council. Carlingford history the history of our centre the vikings invaded ireland in the 9th century and historical records tell us that they occupied carlingford lough. King johns castle is located in carlingford towns harbour, halfway along the. Positioned on the east coast of ireland, marking the border between the north and the south, this long lough provides many peaceful anchorages. Dr darren mcgettigan historian and author medieval and. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. Carlingford abbey wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
The vikings invaded ireland in the 9th century, and historical records tell us that they occupied carlingford lough. Theres also spirited festivals and gorgeous views of the mountains and across carlingford lough to county down. Carlingford attractions archives carlingford heights. The buildings unique character adds a unique atmosphere to any gathering. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in carlingford, ireland on tripadvisor. Tempest annuals local directories for dundalk and surrounding areas, covering the period 18631976. James ruse agricultural high school, established in 1959, is a testament to the agricultural history of carlingford as well as the rapid pace of urbanisation. Legendary stories of the carlingford lough district hardcover january 1, 1965 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The interesting history of shipping incidents in carlingford lough has been researched and collated into a book for the first time, by local man. Carlingford is an attractive suburban destination comprising two shopping centres, restaurants, a variety of accommodation and it is located within easy reach of the city via the m2 motorway. Carlingford abbey, also called carlingford friary or carlingford priory, is a medieval dominican abbey and national monument located in carlingford, county louth, ireland. It was the first fortified stone structure in carlingford. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. My thesis and first book were a biographical study of the donegal chieftain red hugh odonnell 15721602, published as red hugh odonnell and the nine years war four courts.
Carlingford history carlingford holiday accommodation. Carlingford, new south wales, australia, maps, list of streets, street view. The ages of carlingford, produced by chronicles the history of carlingford and cooley in words, pictures and music from the ice age right through to the present day. The town contains a wealth of medieval heritage sites, with the modest remains of the friary to the south of the picturesque town, king johns castle to the north and taafes castle, a sixteenthcentury fortified. Burke, sir bernard, a genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry. Hornsby shire council valuation and rate books microfilm, 19281982 r 352. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. For england see town ranking and the poll taxes of 77, 79 and 81 ed. The very name carlingford is scandinavian translating into fjord of carlinn.
Carlingford castle, more commonly known as king johns castle, lies in the town of carlingford, in county louth, in ireland. Wide selection of local history books, covering co. Get in touch with our dedicated team today and see if we can work together. King johns castle is located in carlingford town s harbour, halfway along the south coast of carlingford lough.
Carlingford historic town, county louth time travel ireland. Amid the medieval ruins and whitewashed houses, the vibrant little village of carlingford buzzes with pubs, restaurants and boutiques. Cairlinn is a coastal town and civil parish in northern county louth, ireland. In the town of carlingford john brown had been more. Legendary stories of the carlingford lough district.
Take your first steps through 5000 years of wonder. As part of the hidden ireland series, neil jackman shines a spotlight on a town chockfull of interesting. As sydney rapidly expanded, following world war ii, carlingford underwent rapid urbanisation. Explore carlingford holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Fenwick, records of social and economic history new series vols. This represents 100% of all the area in carlingford.
Carlingford lough the setting for new book independent. History edit carlingford castles west wing was built in the late. Legendary stories of the carlingford lough district on. Carlingford branch library joined the city of parramatta council library network towards the end of 2016, following council boundary changes. List of streets in carlingford, new south wales, australia. It is situated on the southern shore of carlingford lough with slieve foy as a backdrop, sometimes known as carlingford mountain, it is the main town on the cooley peninsula. My first major research was in the field of early modern irish history, but i also have a big interest in medieval history and many aspects of modern history too.
History louth, dundalk and locality information sources libguides. Abarta heritage explore irelands heritage with the experts. Carlingford castle stands on a rocky outcrop by the shore, overlooking the harbour. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. King johns castle is located in carlingford towns harbour, halfway along the south coast of carlingford lough. Ardachadh see ardaghy ardachadh, carlingford civil parish, barony of lower dundalk, co. We also empower communities to protect their heritage. Carlingford lough heritage trust has produced a book and map which together provide an indispensable guide to this historic town and region. After the government took control of and upgraded the station, it was reopened as carlingford station on 1 august 1901.
Carlingford is 22 kilometres northwest of the sydney central business. Although not much bigger than a village, carlingford is one of irelands best preserved medieval towns. From this fortress there developed the town a linear settlement with typical medieval. The latest publication is an atlas of carlingford produced in association with the royal irish academy. Carlingford, 12th century anglonorman walled town on shores of carlingford lough with medieval carlingford castle king johns, taaffes. Carlingford lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet that forms part of the border between northern. Carlingford is located on the cooley peninsula, between carlingford lough and slieve foy, the highest peak in county louth. In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on irelands past. Carlingford is a beautiful part of county louth, ireland. The history of carlingford, county louth carlingford, county louth, is a coastal town that is delightfully irish in every way and is located in north of ireland. The castle dominated the lough, the harbour and the developing town. There are 49 townlands that we know about in carlingford.
Online transcripts of medieval tax records are listed by medieval english genealogy. They may have used the sheltered natural harbour of carlingford as a temporary base though this is speculation as no factual evidence, apart from the. So a good site might be on a bend in a navigable river, or beside a river crossing. Carlingford is famous for many reasons, it borders the political divide between the republic of ireland and northern ireland. The taaffe family became earls of carlingford in 1661 and nicholas taaffe fell at the battle of the boyne in 1690. With the mournes stretching down to the lough on the northern side of the mountain. Carlingford, a seaport, market and posttown, and a parish. Macquarie street, sydney nsw 2000, australia phone. Carlingford is in the hills district and northern suburbs of sydney. I dont know when the castle was abandoned but the town of carlingford was described to be in a state of ruin in.
Another invaluable book on medieval carlingford is carlingford town an antiquarians guide. King johns castle, also known as carlingford castle, is an enclosure castle and national monument located in carlingford, county louth, ireland. The eastern boundary is the irish sea, which gives to its commerce three outlets of. Hornsby shire council valuation and rate books microfilm, 190727 r 352. Carlingford medieval town carlingford tourist office. The town also has a railway station and bus networks providing access to the city and parramatta. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Carlingford, county louth, is a coastal town that is delightfully irish in every way and is located in north of ireland. History of carlingford county louth ireland carlingford heights.
The towns name is derived either from the norse carlinn fjord, the fiord of carlinn, or else kelingafjorthr, the old womans fiord. This is a place sculpted by time and exciting history. The 10 best things to do in carlingford 2020 with photos. Of the ulster ports on the list, carrickfergus was first, followed by bangor, donaghadee, and strangford. Margaret oliphants town of carlingford victorian web. Carlingford lough news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2012 learn how and when. Carlingford is, according to oliphant, essentially a quiet place with no trade, no manufactures, no anything in particular the.