1200 – King John’s Castle, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Known as King John’s Castle because it was allegedly founded by King John who stayed here briefly in 1210,
1430c – The Mint, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Essentially a fortified three storey town house belonging to a wealthy merchant family in the centre of Carlingford.
1450 – The Tholsel, Carlingford, Co. Louth
The Tholsel or town-gate is the only remaining example of its nature in Carlingford and one of the few left in Ireland.
14th C. Dominican Friary, Carlingford, Co. Louth
The Dominicans were established in Carlingford in 1305 with the friary being dedicated to St.
16th C. – Taaffe’s Castle, Carlingford, Co. Louth
A sizable fortified town house that belonged to the rich mercantile Taaffe family who became Earls of Carlingford in 1661.
1800 – Abbeyview House, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Fine house, sympathetically extended around 1900, with ornate central doorway and large window openings.
1821 – Former Church of Ireland, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Donated by the Church of Ireland to Carlingford this restored medieval church (the former Church of the Holy Trinity) is also known as the Holy Trinity Heritage Centre.
1869 – Presbyterian Church, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Architect: Robert Young
Simple little Gothic Revival Presbyterian Church in a combination of limestone and granite masonry,
1925 – St. Michael’s Hall, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Small parish hall whose architectural detail is a simple stripped Italianate classicism executed in render.
1935 – Court House, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Unusual little courthouse with Art Deco pretensions, particularly in the gateways and railings.
