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Omeath

Scenic Seaside Village

Warrenpoint view

Warrenpoint view

Omeath (Irish: Ó Méith) is a village on the R173 regional road in County Louth, Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland. It is roughly mid way between Dublin and Belfast, very near the County Louth and County Armagh / County Down border (click here for driving directions). Omeath has a population of 439, and is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from Carlingford and about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Newry. If travelling by sea its nearest land neighbour is Warrenpoint on the south County Down coast.

In the summer months a regular daily foot passenger ferry service operates between Omeath and Warrenpoint Co. Down. Bikes and small motor cycles can avail of the daily ferry service during the summer months.

Carlingford Lough

Carlingford Lough

A visit to Omeath would be incomplete without a drive by car to the Long Woman’s Grave, or to the old bog road that takes you through the mountains with spectacular scenery. You can include a visit to the megalithic tombs at Clonshagora above Omeath close to the Flagstaff where there are magnificent views of Carlingford Lough and the surrounding countryside. (source: Wikipedia)

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  1. smackedpentax said:

    It looks superb…maybe one day I’ll visit

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