Clogherhead
Clogherhead (Irish: Ceann Chlochair, meaning "rocky headland") is a fishing village in County Louth, Ireland. Located in a natural bay on the east coast it is bordered by the villages of Annagassan to the north and Termonfeckin to the south. It has a population of 2,145 according to the 2016 census. It is located in the townlands of Clogher and Callystown, about 12 km (7 mi) northeast of Drogheda. As a seaside village, its main industries are fishing and farming, and there has been an RNLI lifeboat stationed in the village for over 100 years.
Clogherhead
Ceann Chlochair | |
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Village | |
Beach at Clogherhead | |
Clogherhead Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.792°N 6.238°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Louth |
| Dáil constituency | Louth |
| EU Parliament | Midlands–North-West |
| Population (2016) | 2,145 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O157840 |
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