Castletown Motte

Castletown Motte / Cu Chulainn's Castle

Also known as Cu Chulainn's Castle and as we have visited the Giants Causeway of Finn MaCool fame, we decided we should pay a visit here as well. There is no parking or even signposting here so it ca...

The best view

Also known as Cuchulainn's castle, the highest point in the town, great views, especially at night, the site is badly sign posted and can be difficult to find, don;t be afraid to ask for directions, l...

Cu Chulainn’s Castle

Ruins of a fortified house from the late 1700s. The tower standing on the hill is impressive and the view is spectacular. A little tricky to find. The signage on the roadside at the site is very li...

Nice place for picnic

We are overseas visitors and decided to pack a picnic and visit the motte. Parked down the road and then walked up the track to the motte. Local caretaker mowing the grassed area where there is plen...

History Unfolds

Great historic content behind this venue. Interesting to just stand here and look around and remember times gone by and our ancestors. Wonderful site to view round Dundalk. Enjoyable experience.