Beyond Dundalk
Castle Roche
Roche, outside Dundalk
Discover the story of Rohesia de Verdun and see the castle in its wider landscape.
OPW currently advises external viewing only during interior works. Check the live access notice before travelling.
Find where to do it
Look for the stories written into the landscape. Browse the places below for locations, current programmes and bookings.
2 places for castles & ancient monuments
Beyond Dundalk
Roche, outside Dundalk
Discover the story of Rohesia de Verdun and see the castle in its wider landscape.
OPW currently advises external viewing only during interior works. Check the live access notice before travelling.
Beyond Dundalk
Ballymascanlon Hotel grounds, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Look closely at prehistoric stone monuments and the stories later attached to them.
Ask for the current walking access route before visiting the monuments in the hotel grounds.
Check current sessions, age guidance and availability directly with the provider. Nearby outings are labelled by location.
Sporting Dundalk
Find a local club, follow the action and discover the stories of Dundalk’s boxers, runners and sporting people.
The Dundalk story
Meet remarkable people, follow the timeline and find the places that bring Dundalk’s past to life.
Beyond Dundalk · outside the BID
Cooleys, Ravensdale and Slieve Gullion. Compare trails, explore route maps and find GPX resources.