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  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Taaffe's Castle / Merchant House. A fortified town house that according to local tradition belonged to the rich mercantile Taaffe family who became Earls of Carlingford in 1661. However, there is no evidence to suggest that it was built or in fact owned by the Taaffes. Early topographical maps provide evidence that it was in existence before the Taaffe family were provided with their Earl of Carlingford title, The Taaffes mainly resided in Sligo. The castles close proximity to the harbour would suggest a trading depot on the ground floor with the upper floors reserved for residence. The construction suggests two phases—the main tower built in the early 16th century while the extension to the side occurred later.

  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford Harbour

  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford railway station opened on 1 August 1876, but finally closed on 1 January 1952 when the Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Railway ceased operations.

  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Cemetery

  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    The Tholsel or "town-gate" is the only remaining example of its nature in Carlingford and one of the few left in Ireland. Originally it was three stories high—the present appearance due to alteration made in the 19th century. The original function was to levy taxes on goods entering the town—the murder-holes on the side of the walls are testaments to that fact. In 1834 it was used by the Corporation of Carlingford for meeting and a Parliament is said to have used it to make laws for "The Pale". It was also used as a town gaol in the 18th century.

  • Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    O'Hares Anchor Bar, petrol station and grocers

  • Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    View across Carlingford Lough from Greenore.

  • Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    View across Carlingford Lough from Greenore.

  • Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    Carlingford Lough, County Louth - September 02, 1999

    View across Carlingford Lough from Greenore.

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