Carlingford Lough : Profile

Docking

Although not much bigger than a village, Carlingford is one of Ireland's best preserved medieval towns. Positioned on the east coast of Ireland, marking the border between the North and the South, this long lough provides many peaceful anchorages. The entrance can be impassable in very strong on-shore winds, and at all times yachts must keep clear of the commercial shipping using the buoyed channel up to the busy container port of Warrenpoint.

There is a small marina at Carlingford, about halfway up the lough on the southern shore, and, near the head of the lough, pontoon berths at Warrenpoint on the northern side.

Carlingford Marina
North Commans, Carlingford, Co Lough, Ireland
Tel:+353 42 93 73073/mob 08723 21567, Fax:+353 42 9373075, VHF Channel 16, 80 (not 24 hours)
www.carlingfordmarina.ie, cmarina@ioi.ie
Opening Hours: 0900-2100(summer) to 1700 (winter)
54deg 03'N,06deg 12'W. Watch depth at allocated berth as it varies from 1.4 to 3.5m. Good shelter. Water, electricty, toilets, showers, boatyard, fuel, WiFi, 50ton travel hoist, some repairs, launderette and restaurant.

Warrenpoint Town Dock
Tel:+44 (0)2841 752 878 / 773 381
South of the ferry terminal & commercial berths, there are pontoons on the northern side of the breakwater and mooring in the Old dock (summer only). Access is shallow. Water, electricity (2007), fuel. Showers and toilets in the harbour building. Limited space may be avilable for short-stay visiting yachts in the mussel fishing complex.(Call at least 24 hours before arrival)

Yacht Clubs

Carlingford Lough Yacht Club
Killowen Point, Rostrevor, , Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 3AN
Tel:+44 (0)28 4173 8604 or 048 4173 8604
www.clyc.org
Bar.

Carlingford Sailing Club
Carlingford
Tel:+353 (0)429 373 238
www.dcsc.ie, manager@dcsc.ie
Welcomes visitors. Restaurant and bar. Plans for visitors' moorings (2007).

Dundalk and Carlingford Sailing Club
Ghan Road, Carlingford, (behind the east pier of Carlingford Harbour)
Tel:+353 42 9373238
www.dcsc.ie, manager@dcsc.ie
Welcomes visitors.

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