Clogherhead Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Clogherhead Ceann Chlochair
Village
Beach at Clogherhead
Clogherhead Location in Ireland
Country	Ireland
Province	Leinster
County	County Louth
Dáil constituency	Louth
EU Parliament	Midlands–North-West
Population (2016)	2,145
Irish Grid Reference	O157840

Clogherhead Beach in autumn

Clogherhead (which means "rocky headland" in Irish) is a busy fishing village in County Louth, Ireland. It sits in a natural bay on the east coast. To the north, you'll find the village of Annagassan, and to the south, Termonfeckin. In 2016, about 2,145 people lived here.

Clogherhead is located in the areas known as Clogher and Callystown. It's about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Drogheda. As a village by the sea, its main jobs involve fishing and farming. The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has had a lifeboat station here for more than 100 years, helping people at sea.

About the Name
Getting Around
What Clogherhead Offers
Fun Things to Do
Learning in Clogherhead
Sports and Activities
Famous People from Clogherhead
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About the Name

Long ago, the village was simply called Clogher. The rocky point of land nearby was known as Clogher Head. Today, the point is still Clogher Head, but the village is called Clogherhead.

The headland has a fun walking trail. It goes from the village along tall sea cliffs to the nearby harbour called Port Oriel. When the tide is low, you can even walk along the beach all the way to the Boyne Estuary. From the headland and the harbour, you can see amazing views of Ireland's east coast. You can spot the Mourne and Cooley Mountains to the north and even Lambay Island and the Rockabill Lighthouse to the south.

The headland is also home to the Red Man's Cave. It's a place where a historical event is said to have happened a long time ago.

Getting Around

Bus Éireann route 189 connects Clogherhead to Drogheda. Most buses travel through Termonfeckin and Baltray. A few also go via Grangebellew and Ballymakenny. The Drogheda railway station is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) away.

What Clogherhead Offers

Clogherhead is a popular place for visitors. The village has a sandy Blue Flag beach, which means it's very clean and safe. This beach stretches from near the lifeboat station towards the Boyne estuary.

Clogherhead also hosts the Seafood Rocks festival. This event celebrates the local seafood and is a fun way to enjoy the village's fishing heritage.

Port Oriel is a busy fishing port with many boats. It's also a great spot for people who enjoy fishing from the shore.

You can find special products made in Clogherhead, like Oriel Sea Salt and Oriel Sea Minerals. These products have a special status that protects their origin.

Fun Things to Do

The village has two main beaches. Port Beach is in the center of the village and is a Blue Flag beach. Here, you'll find the Neptune watersports center, run by the local council. This center is home to Celtic Adventures, which offers many sports and training activities for schools and groups. These include watersports, archery, and climbing.

Port Beach is also where the local RNLI lifeboat station is located. It houses a Mersey class lifeboat called the Doris Bleasdale. The other beach is on the north side of the village and is known as the 'Big Strand'. Both beaches are great for swimming, and there's a lifeguard on duty at the village beach during summer.

Clogherhead has three public houses and several restaurants where you can enjoy a meal.

Learning in Clogherhead

Callystown National School is a Catholic school that has been around since 1832. It's located on the north side of the village. Today, the school has about 300 students. It has been made bigger many times to welcome more children as the village has grown.

Sports and Activities

Besides fishing and watersports, Clogherhead has a local Gaelic Athletic Association club called Dreadnots Gaelic Football Club. Some players from this club have even played for the Louth County team. The club reached the Louth senior championship finals in 2012 and 2014.

If you like golf, there are links golf courses nearby. Seapoint Golf Club is in Termonfeckin, and County Louth Golf Club is in Baltray. County Louth Golf Club has even hosted the Irish Open golf tournament. There's also a pitch and putt course in the village. For those interested in shooting, Walshestown clay-pigeon shooting club is close to Clogherhead.

Famous People from Clogherhead

Albert Cashier (also known as Jennie Irene Hodgers) was born in Clogherhead. They were a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Saint Oliver Plunkett is said to have found safety in a church that once stood near Clogherhead.
Patrick Anthony Langan-Byrne was a flying ace during World War I.
Richard Fahey is a well-known racehorse trainer in the UK.