Summer at Smarmore

Last week's bank holiday weekend officially kicked off the summer here at Smarmore Castle. Saturday's weather was fantastic and is hopefully a sign of things to come over the coming three months.

Louth, Meath and the surrounding area is brimming with festivals, shows, days out and places to visit and we plan to feature plenty of the best things to do on this blog.

Here is a quick overview of what to expect in Louth:

June:

18th-19th Carlingford Oyster Pearl Race, Carlingford

19th Cooley Mountain Walk, Omeath

20th Louth Agricultural Show, Kilkerley

25-27th Drogheda Samba Festival, Drogheda

27th Blackrock Raft Race & Celebrate the Beach day, Blackrock, Dundalk

July:

3rd CuChulaiin Warrior Triathlon, Carlingford

9th Leinster Fleadh Ceoil, Dunleer

10th Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge, Carlingford

11th Blackrock Vintage Day, Blackrock, Dundalk

12th Horse Racing at Dundalk Stadium

16th- & 17th Clogherhead Prawn Festival, Clogherhead

30th & 1st Ardee Turfman Festival, Ardee

August:

7th & 8th Annagassan Festival

7th & 8th Port Beach Triathlon, Port, Togher.

13th & 14th Drogheda Food Festival, Drogheda

14th & 15th Carlingford Oyster Festival, Carlingford

15th Blackrock Farmers Rest Day, Blackrock, Dundalk

15th Horse Racing at Dundalk Stadium

21st-29th Heritage Week- check website for local events

22nd Irish Walled Towns Day- Carlingford.

Ardee's annual turfman festival is also due to take place over the August bank holiday weekend (July 31 and August 1 & 2)