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Mo Chara – Seatown Castle loop from Dundalk Clarke

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Mo Chara – Seatown Castle loop from Dundalk Clarke

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Mo Chara – Seatown Castle loop from Dundalk Clarke

02:25

9.54km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Dundalk

Highlight • Religious Site

In the heart of Dundalk stands the stately St Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. The design is directly inspired by the famous King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, which you will immediately recognize from its refined Gothic style and striking corner towers. Inside, you will be surprised by the beautiful stained-glass windows and detailed woodwork.

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Mo Chara

Highlight • Pub

National Built Heritage Service (Century Bar, 1 Roden Place, Chapel Street, TOWNPARKS (Upper Dundalk By.), Dundalk, Co. LOUTH, 2024-07-29):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13705020/century-bar-1-roden-place-chapel-street-townparks-upper-dundalk-by-dundalk-co-louth
Reg No: 13705020

Mo Chara (neighbourhood pub, 2024-07-30):
mo-chara.ie/pages/about-mos

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1.91 km

Seatown Castle

Highlight • Castle

Franciscan Bell Tower 1240's. In the heart of the historic Seatown district rises the impressive bell tower of Seatown Castle, a remnant of the 13th-century Franciscan abbey. Although the rest of the monastery has largely disappeared, this robust, square tower still stands proudly as a reminder of the town's medieval past. With its characteristic battlements and narrow windows, the tower served not only as a belfry but, in turbulent times, likely also as a defensive structure. As you cycle through the narrow streets of Seatown, this monument forms a beautiful historical anchor point amidst modern development. Worth a short stop to admire the massive stone walls up close and soak up the atmosphere of old Dundalk.

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9.54 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

2.39 km

1.41 km

172 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

3.43 km

2.31 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

20°C

14°C

32 %

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Mo Chara – Seatown Castle loop from Dundalk Clarke

Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Dundalk

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