evidence: Nestled on the east coast of its eponymous lough, Carlingford is a small town with big charm right along the Northern Irish border. [...] Carlingford means Kerlingfjǫrðr, or fjord of Carlinn in Old Norse [...] Carlingford, Ireland – know before you go - Carlingford is just 75 minutes north of Dublin and 60 minutes south of Belfast by car.