Faughart
Faughart or Fochart is an area north of Dundalk in County Louth, Ireland. The Hill of Faughart is the site of early Christian church ruins and a medieval graveyard, as well as a shrine to Saint Brigid.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Moyry Castle and Proleek Dolmen.
Moyry Castle
Ruins
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Moyry Castle is a small 17th century castle in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was built during the latter stages of the Nine Years' War in June 1601 by Lord Mountjoy to help secure Moyry Pass and the Gap of the North.
Proleek Dolmen
Archaeological site
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Proleek Dolmen is a dolmen and national monument in County Louth, Ireland. Proleek Dolmen is situated 3 km southeast of Faughart.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jonesborough and Forkhill.
Jonesborough
Village
Photo: John Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Jonesborough or Jonesboro is a small village and civil parish in the Ring of Gullion in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is about 5 miles south of Newry and lies 1,000 yards from the border with County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. Jonesborough is situated 3 km north of Faughart.
Forkhill
Village
Photo: Ron Murray, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Forkhill or Forkill is a small village and civil parish in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It has a small bridge connecting the town. It is called the forkhill Bridge. Forkhill is situated 5 km northwest of Faughart.
Dundalk
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth on the east coast of the Republic of Ireland, 7 km south of the border with Northern Ireland. It's industrial and residential but there are scenic areas to the north, especially the Cooley peninsula.Faughart
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Fochart”
- Categories: ruins and pilgrimage site
- Location: County Louth, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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In Other Languages
From French to Ukrainian—“Faughart” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Moyry Castle and Feede Mountain.
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