This map was made in 1837, just 10 years before the disaster of the great famine in 1847. The smallest county in ireland, county louth is steeped in myth, legend and history, going back to the prehistoric days of. It was one of the largest walled towns in medieval ireland and today it infuses its historical core with an easygoing cosmopolitanism. Welcome to the county louth ireland page of the ireland genealogy project. County louth is colloquially known as the wee county as it is ireland s smallest county by area 826 km 2 319 mi 2. Ireland s smallest county louth is situated in the north east of ireland on the borders with northern ireland. Families of county cork, ireland book of irish families, great and small volume 4 olaughlin, michael c. History of county louth lonely planet travel information. The county town is dundalk, which is also the largest town in louth. Louth county archives service holds the louth estate maps of 1833, and lord louths personal diary for the year 1900. I hope this site will help you in your search for your irish ancestors. Louth county library irish family history online records.
Baron, oliver, converted to irish rebels imprisoned for high treason. The tain, by thomas kinsella, is a modern version of this compelling and bloody. County louth contae lu in irish is named after the irish god lugh. This is the first comprehensive single volume history of county kildare during the irish. Louths experience of the revolutionary period 191223, revealing a county with a.
Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers. May 12, 2009 the history of dundalk and its environs by john dalton and j. Lawrences gate, drogheda mellifont abbey celtic cross, monasterboice louth map. Historic buildings of county louth geni family tree.
The literal meaning of this is smaller a fitting name for irelands smallest county. History as part of the ancient kingdom of oriel, louth is the setting for perhaps the most epic of all irish mythological tales, the tain bo cuailnge cattle raid of cooley, which includes a starring role for irelands greatest mythological hero, cuchulainn. County louth and the irish revolution, 19121923 irish academic. Listed here are cemetery records that have been published online. Landowners of county louth cross border archives project. It was a labour of love for john commins, and his newly published book louth village through the ages traces louth villages origins and the significant role it played throughout history, from. Lu is a village at the heart of county louth, ireland. The town shows evidence of development from the thirteenth century onward but as a result the continued development of the town since then much of the fabric of the medieval town has been removed.
Page 3 research louth in the ireland forums on, the new genforum. The irish name for county louth is the shortest county name of them all, contae lu. Complied by dr paul dillon, holder of the studentship in irish history provided by the national library of ireland in association with the irish committee of historical. County louth archaeological and historical society home. County louth and the irish revolution, 19121923 is a compelling history of the fierce military. For contact details of the national library of ireland, see. Flickr commons project, 2010 created published between ca. In the late 7th century a monastery was built there. Though it may be the smallest county, louth features prominently in irish history and mythology. History of the parish of creggan in cos armagh and louth from 1611 to 1840. Our mission is to inspire more people to visit ireland and to experience some of the fantastic things this island has to offer. County louth ireland assizes 1793 1799 county louth, ireland genealogy sources many online databases here by brendan hall county louth genweb a part of the british isles genweb project.
Dundalk, in northern louth, is the county town seat, and there. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. Families of county cork, ireland book of irish families. Tempest annuals local directories for dundalk and surrounding areas, covering the period 18631976. The fourth northern division of the ira under frank aiken and based in dundalk, fought a bitter, undeclared border war with the ulster special constabulary in the newly formed northern ireland. Wide selection of local history books, covering co. John joseph hughes married a widow maria williams nee lloyd or lough in june 1931. Valuation books survive for the bulk of the 20th century, reference lccvb. Genealogy and family history sources in louth county archives. It is part of the border region and is also located in the province of leinster.
Genealogy and family history sources in louth county archives research guide the documents listed below are available for consultation, by prior appointment, in louth county archives. Brennan, denis chairman, the field names of county louth, louth field names project, drogheda 2014 brett, william, reminiscences of louth, dundalk 1857 reprinted 19 broderick, david, an early tollroad, the dublindunleer turnpike 17311855, ireland 1996. For the rural townlands of county louth, rate books exist from 1912 1919 1941, 1951 1966, reference lccrb. The anglonormans founded drogheda originally as two separate towns on either side of the river in the late 12th century.
Louth hall, louth, ireland posted on july 17, 20 february 3, 2017 by ed hannon visions of the past the ruins of louth hall are powerfully striking when they come into view as you make your way along the main road from ardee into the village of tallanstown, however the side road that leads down to the castle is trickier to spot so follow the. The village is approximately 15 km southeast of carrickmacross town in county monaghan. Guide to county louth ancestry, family history and genealogy. County louth is a county in the republic of ireland. The scenery is beautiful, the people warm and friendly, and you can have a harp beer that was actually brewed in dundalk.
Genealogy centre contact details louth county library roden place, dundalk, co. From atlas and cyclopedia of ireland 1900 county longford book contents county mayo. Isbn 1851828966 this study is an exposition of the experience of war and revolution in one rural county in ireland. It lies near the mouth of the castletown river on dundalk bay, about 45 miles 70 km north of dublin. The estate papers of the lords louth are held by the national library of ireland, view pdf of collection list here. Olaughlin, serves as editor of the monthly journal of irish families since 1978, and is the most published author in the history of his field, including works published on all 32 counties of ireland. Contae lu is a county on the east coast of ireland, on the border with northern ireland. Louth county council is the local authority for the county. Greene, ted, drogheda, its place in irelands history, ireland 2006. Louth ireland louth county louth information louth tourist. Speaking of size, county louth stretches over a mere 319 square miles 821 square kilometers. The county took its name from the village of louth.
Its name is probably a corruption of a saxon word meaning loud from the loud gushing of the river. Archaeology ireland, the route of tain bo cuailnge in county louth, heritage guide no. Irelands smallest county louth is situated in the north east of ireland on the borders with northern ireland. Jun 25, 2018 each year, over 10 million people come from all over the world to experience irelands beautiful scenery and unique culture.
Flanagan was published in 1864 and covers events in dundalk town from ancient times until the latter half of the 19th century. This is the first comprehensive account of county louths experience of the revolutionary period 191223. Hold the mouse pointer over the parish to see variant names. The history of dundalk and its environs by john dalton and j. Latin names in english important because first names are given in latin in some roman catholic parish registers and you need to know what the english name is in latin if you want to find it in indexed parish registers. One moment youre devouring seafood in a riverside hotel, the next youre exploring historical hotspots such as the 19th century martello tower at the millmount museum. Dundalk received charters from king john about 1200 and later from other monarchs. There is a small quantity of 19th century valuation and rate books for several townlands in the ardee union, references bgardvb and bg. According to the 2016 census, the population of the county was 128,884. Dundalk or dun dealgan which means dalgans stronghold is situated on the castletown river which flows in dundalk bay. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. Founded in dundalk in 1903, the societys main objects are to preserve, examine.
Killin ballymascanlan, and parish county louth john joseph hughesmaria williams 1931 john joseph hughes was born in may 1891 in killin county louth. It is in the province of leinster and is part of the mideast region. Genealogy and family history sources in louth county. It is roughly 11 km southwest of the town of dundalk, 10. County louth, ireland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Louth, the smallest county in ireland and affectionately known as the wee county, is a county in the northeastern republic of ireland, in leinster province, on dundalk bay, an inlet of the irish sea. Families of county cork, ireland book of irish families, great and small volume 4. Louths towns of dundalk, drogheda and ardee, as well as rural villages.
However in the 9th century the danes conquered lincolnshire. Lough carlingford, an inlet lake formed by an ancient glacier, hems in the north part of the county. Four courts press is irelands leading publisher of academic books. Many of the rural catholic gaelic irish poor in county louth died from hunger and. The smallest county in area in ireland, it is bounded by northern ireland north, the irish sea east, county meath south and west, and county monaghan northwest. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. It is the smallest of leinsters 12 counties by size and the sixthlargest by population. The smallest county in ireland, county louth is steeped in myth, legend and history, going back to the prehistoric days of the tain bo cuailnge cooley cattle raid, see cu. County louth is affectionately called the wee county as it is the smallest of irelands 32 counties. His parents were john james hughes 1864 1940 and bridget mcardle 1859 1894. Jul 17, 20 louth hall, louth, ireland posted on july 17, 20 february 3, 2017 by ed hannon visions of the past the ruins of louth hall are powerfully striking when they come into view as you make your way along the main road from ardee into the village of tallanstown, however the side road that leads down to the castle is trickier to spot so follow the. Louth, county, in the province of leinster, northeastern ireland.
County louth is a wonderful place to visit, even if your irish ancestors didnt emigrate from county louth. Drogheda 12,297, built on both sides of the boyne, 4 miles from its mouth, is an interesting town, containing many remains of its old fortifications. New book explores history of louth village through the. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. There is plenty to see and do in the louth countryside. The history of drogheda and its environs by john dalton. Founded in dundalk in 1903, the societys main objects are to preserve, examine and illustrate all ancient monuments, memorials. Ireland local history books by county connorsgenealogy. History of the parish of creggan in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Louth was part of the ancient kingdom of oriel, and many of the tales of cuchulainn are based in and around the county. Clahs county louth archaeological and historical society.
A list of journals from the archaeological and historical society, co. It is located at the intersection of the n2, n52, and n33 roads. This is a county steeped in myth, legend and history, going back to the prehistoric times of the tain bo cuailnge cooley cattle raid, see cuchulainn. Cemeteries of county louth ireland are located across the county. Most people that live in louth live in the two biggest towns, dundalk and drogheda. County louth archaeological and historical society, ardee. Founded in dundalk in 1903, the societys main objects are to preserve, examine and illustrate all ancient monuments, memorials and documents of county louth and adjoining districts, to study the arts, manners and customs of the past to which these monuments belong, to find out all that is ascertainable about the archaeology and history of the area and to assist the museums in the county. The partition of ireland turned louth into a border county. The county is steeped in myth, legend and history, and is a setting in the tain bo cuailnge. Five historical places you must see in drogheda, county louth. Ms l 9697 a collection of estate and family papers of the plunkett family, barons louth, of louth hall, county louth, 15481941. A history of louth an encyclopedia of world history.
Dundalk, seaport, urban district, and administrative centre of county louth, extreme northeastern ireland. New book explores history of louth village through the ages. Louth county archives service holds the louth estate maps of 1833, and lord louth s personal diary for the year 1900. If you hike to the top of 400metrehigh slieve foye, you can see across the lake into northern ireland and, on a clear day, all the way out to the isle of man. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. Cars registered in louth have the letters lh on their number plates. At the point where the boyne first touches louth it receives the mattock, which, rising in this county, separates louth from meath for nearly the whole of its course, down to its mouth.
Quick link resources irish roman catholic parish records. Latin names in english important because first names are given in latin in some roman catholic parish registers and you need to know what. World war 1 and nationalist politics in county louth, 19141920 by donal hall phd. County louth, ireland summary print shows the boyne obelisk, which commemorates the battle of the boyne.
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