Special Events in Carlingford 2010

There are events taking place in Carlingford and the surrounding area every month of the year.

You can check the Carlingford Tourism website for more detailed information.

Annual Walking Festival on the scenic Cooley Mountains

Treks for all levels of walking

Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie
17th March 2011

Join us in this wacky St. Patrricks Day celebration!

100 Leprechauns to abseil off the Crowne Plaza Hotel in support of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children and other local charities.

Cost of abseil is €99.00 - the perfect gift for that person who has (nearly) done it all!

Fundraisers Welcome.

In support of The Carlingford National Hunt on Sunday 27th March 2011

Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie

27th March 2011

Following the awarding as a Special Protection Area for Little People by the EU last year, this hugely popular event was relaunched and the public are invited to hunt for ceramic leprechauns on Carlingford Mountain alongside this SPA. To join the hunt, prospecting licences can be bought on the day at €5 each and there are cash prizes on all leprechauns found.

The public are asked to refrain form attempting to capture any Real Leprechauns. Great family event.

Proceeds go to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children and Local Charities.

Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie

A Taste of Carlingford

7, 8, & 9th of May, 2011
A two day celebration of fine food and drink, set in the idyllic Medieval village of Carlingford, all of the local restaurants, bars and cafes will provide visitors, a taste of the wonderful cuisine which Carlingford has on offer, in a veritable marketplace of little tents and stalls. Artisan food suppliers will provide further treats and colour. Visit the hospitality tent which will feature such local delicacies like the famous Carlingford Oyster, washed down with a glass of Champagne, taste local strawberries and cream. Mmm.. delicious. This will be an unparalled experience for thousands of visitors. Dont miss this opportunity to indulge yourself. Lots of street entertainment on both days. Pretty pets competition and lots more. Hope to see you there.
Contact No. 086 1973797

The Táin March
Fri. 17th June - Sat. 25th June 2011

Based on our national epic An Táin, this event will recreate the footsteps of Queen Méabh, her army adn their march from Roscommon to the Cooley Peninsula to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley. A uniformed army of celtic warriors will march by chariot, horseback and foot through the region over 7 days and overnight in designated sites along the route. National charities (Oxfam, ISPCC, Irish Cancer Society) will form the army adn become Méabhs warriors. Locals are invited to march with the army as they pass through the various towns and villages.

Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie

Carlingford Oyster Festival
13th & 14th August, 2011
Carlingford's famous Oyster Festival began in the early 80's to showcase the now famous Carlingford Oyster. This festival was held every year until the late 90's, it was revived again and is now a great family day out, it is now in its 5th year, still celebrating the oyster. Two days of oysters galore, oyster treasure hunt, world crab fishing competition, street entertainment, wine reception, food markets. Carlingford Lough comes alive with our annual regatta and not forgetting our Chowder tasting, sponsored by all local restaurants. Dont miss the annual oyster opening competition, watch this great event, where all the local chefs compete for the coveted title. Not to be missed "The Teddy Bear's picnic", where you can meet Minnie & Mickey Mouse and of course not forgetting Pooh Bear. This event provides great entertainment for children. See you there.

Taaffes Castle Medieval Challenge
Sun. 21st - Sun. 28th August 2011

Living History event as a family of 7 will live for a week, exactly as they did 800 years ago!

They will live and sleep under cowskins in Taaffes Castle which has been uninhabited since the medieval period. Daily tasks include: lighting the fire for cooking, foraging for food, tending to the animals, milking the family goat and fishing in Carlingford Lough for supper!

To the fore of the castle, there will be a bustling diminitive medieval village created where crafts adn business from the medieval period can be experienced.

People are invited to apply to be a member of the family by emailing info@carlingford.ie stating why you would like to participate and what you think you could take to the experience.

Only the committed need apply!!

Contact Details: info@carlingford.ie

Feile na Nollaig
4th December, 2011

Come and meet Santa Claus in Carlingford, from 2 - 5pm with little surprises for all children. Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine. Local schools choirs will perform your favourite Christmas carol. See a famous face turn on the Christmas lights, a great day out for all the family.

McKevitts resident band " Tea & Coffee " play every Monday night through out the year and is very popular with visiters and locals alike.

During the winter months McKevitts Hotel run a quiz every Wednesday night which is good crack and open to all.

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