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Area Profile
Population of Dundalk
- 70% of the island of Ireland’s population within 2 hours driving time - a population equivalent to the entire Republic of Ireland (c. 3.9 million).
- Over 1.35 million labour force within 90 minutes driving time.
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Heritage
The Town
Dundalk takes its name from Dun Dealgan, Dalga’s fort home closely associated with the famous mythical warrior Cuchulainn and was granted its charter in 1189AD. It is sited on the lowest bridging point of the Castletown River.
The Locality
Dundalk is situated in one of the most historic scenic and historical parts of Ireland, the Boyne valley is only 15 minutes drive away. Its coastline on the Irish Sea and the amenities of Carlingford Louth are complimented by outstanding hill and rural topography which attract both local and visitors interest.
Today’s Dundalk retains the linear characteristics of a medieval town, although there is evidence of pre-historic and early Christian settlements. The town is now the sixth largest conurbation in Ireland in population and is strategically located on the East Coast half-way between Dublin and Belfast, the two largest cities on the island, linked to them by high-speed rail and soon to both, by motorway.
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