evidence: Located on the south shore of Carlingford Lough, the mediaeval town of Carlingford makes a great base for exploring the stunning Cooley Peninsula. [...] Some quick need-to-knows about Carlingford in Louth [...] Situated on the scenic Cooley Peninsula, Carlingford is situated in the northeast corner of Country Louth, a 25-minute drive from Newry and a 30-or-so-minute drive from both Dundalk and Blackrock.