evidence: Located on the south shore of Carlingford Lough, the mediaeval town of Carlingford makes a great base for exploring the stunning Cooley Peninsula. [...] 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. [...] Carlingford is well located for exploring the amazing Cooley Peninsula, arguably one of the most underrated corners of Ireland. As well as ancient ringforts, neolithic tombs, castles, timeless villages and mediaeval buildings there are oodles of hikes including Ravensdale Forest, Slieve Foye and the lough-side Greenway.