Louth
County Louth may be Ireland’s smallest county, but its history is remarkably rich. From the ancient passage tombs of the Cooley Peninsula and the medieval remains of Mellifont Abbey to the historic town of Drogheda, its landscape preserves stories of early kingdoms, faith, and centuries of Irish life.
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Scéal Éireann ~ Ireland's Story
The Táin
Among the ancient tales of Ireland, none holds the stature of Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley). Often regarded as Ireland’s national epic, it is the central tale of...
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