Ireland's eastern counties: Joyful journeys on roads less travelled
Beautiful Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula, just one of the highlights along Ireland's eastern counties.
The charms of Ireland’s eastern counties are often overlooked in favour of the raw beauty of the west, the majestic scenery of Cork and Kerry or the awesome wildness of Donegal. But take the road less travelled along the east coast and you won’t be disappointed.
The Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth is the perfect starting point — rich in history and also home to the scenic Carlingford Lough, where there is no shortage of outdoor pursuits from water sports such as sailing or kayaking to pony trekking or hiking. The beaches of Louth also tend to go under the radar.
