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carlinford marinaNorth CommonsCarlingfordCo Louth, IrelandHistoryCarlingford is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. Slieve Foye Mountain provides a backdrop to thesouth and offers views across the Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains to the north. Carlingford is host tonumerous events and festivals throughout the year, and its extensive array of historic buildings provide a variety ofattractions which make Carlingford a popular tourist destination on the north east coast of Ireland.DublinBelfastDundalkNewry(All distances are approximate)68.1 miles50.9 miles14.8 miles11.8 milesDevelopment of Carlingford Marina commenced in 1986 with construction of the access road and clearance of landadjoining the foreshore. In 1990 the existing northern breakwater was constructed, followed by installation of thenorthern section of pontoons within the marina basin. The next major phase of development took place in 1998/1999with development of a purpose built clubhouse overlooking the marina. In 2000 construction of the southernbreakwater commenced and further pontoons were installed when this was completed. In 2002 the marina office andsome shops were constructed, although the shops were subsequently converted into eight holiday apartments in 2006.The final investment was in construction of part of the crown wall to the southern breakwater in 2007.An established marina business in apopular tourist destination, withscope for further developmentWhilst further works are required to complete the marina development, it now offers a comprehensive range of facilitiesin an outstanding coastal setting, which also offers scope for development of additional marina berths and land basedaccommodation.carlingford marina . CO LOUTH . IRELAND