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Rostrevor, Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland
Rostrevor Bay is located on the northeast shore of the Carlingford Lough inlet that is set into Ireland's northeast coastline. It once offered an anchorage but the coastal area is now part of the Carlingford Lough Marine Conservation Zone. The only berths available are for vessels that can take to the bottom alongside its quay or anchor about three-quarters of a mile away on the perimeter of the zone.The quay and anchorage offer good protection in sheltered Carlingford Lough. However, if the wind comes on strong from the northwest round to the south it would be more comfortable in the marina o... More »

Killowen, Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland
Carlingford Lough is located on Ireland's northeast coastline and Killowen is set on its northeastern shore. It offers an anchorage and moorings with a landing point off of a small village with the facilities of a local yacht club.The anchorage offers good protection in the sheltered Carlingford Lough. However, if the wind comes on strong from the northwest round to the south, it would be more comfortable in the marina on the southern shore. Killowen may be accessed via Warrenpoint Port’s illuminated deep water shipping channel that runs the entire length of the lough. Careful navigation is ... More »

Carlingford Marina, Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland
Carlingford Marina is located on the southwest shore of the Carlingford Lough inlet that is set into Ireland's northeast coastline. The large 170-berth marina has 20 visitor berths that cater for all vessels ranging from light speedboats to large sailing vessels. There are also club moorings available outside the marina.Once inside the marina, a vessel is assured complete protection. The marina is accessed via Warrenpoint Port’s illuminated deep water shipping channel. This runs the entire length of the lough and makes the marina accessible at all states of the tide. Careful navigation is ge... More »

Omeath, Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland
Omeath is located on the southwest shore of the Carlingford Lough inlet that is set into Ireland's northeast coastline. It offers an anchorage off a small town with a drying slip from which a small passenger ferry operates across to Warrenpoint Port at high water. Omeath is a good anchorage for shallow draft vessels. Like most locations in Carlingford Lough, it is exposed to southeasterly conditions where the opposite Warrenpoint would be a better option. The entire inlet is also subject to heavy squalls descending from the hills in northwest winds. The area may be accessed via Warrenpoint Por... More »

Greer’s Quay, Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland
Greer’s Quay is an isolated pier located near the head of Carlingford Lough inlet which is set into Ireland's northeast coastline. It offers a good anchorage close off the pier and, for vessels that can take to the hard, the possibility of drying out alongside. Moorings are also reported to be available in the area.Greer’s Quay is a good anchorage. However, like most locations in Carlingford Lough, it is exposed to south-easterly conditions. With a large open expanse up to Warrenpoint, Greer’s Quay is also open to the northwest and in either of these conditions, the adjacent Carlingford ... More »

Carlingford Harbour, Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland
Carlingford Harbour is a tidal harbour located on the southwest shore of Carlingford Lough inlet, which is set into Ireland's northeast coastline. The small pretty harbour dries beyond its pierheads and is only suitable for vessels that can take to the bottom. There is a popular anchorage outside the harbour area with good depths and the possibility of picking up club moorings.This harbour offers good protection but can be exposed in northwest round to northeast conditions when it would be more comfortable elsewhere within the lough. However, a good measure of protection is afforded to all ves... More »

Warrenpoint, Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland
Warrenpoint is located on the northeast coast of Ireland and at the head of the Carlingford Lough inlet. It is a small commercial port that provides visiting boats with pontoon berths, the possibility to anchor close offshore with good landing points and several good options for vessels that can take to the ground.The port offers complete protection. Pilotage up to Warrenpoint is straightforward via a deep water shipping channel that runs the entire length of the lough making the port accessible at night or day in all reasonable conditions. Although well marked, access and piloting require goo... More »

Newry, Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland
Newry is located inland of Ireland's northeastern coastline, three miles up the Newry River and Clanrye River which flows into the head of the Carlingford Lough inlet. It is a provincial city reached by way of a canal that is accessed via a single lock above the port of Warrenpoint and solely used by leisure craft. The city provides berths alongside its quay in a basin at the heart of the city. Set thirteen miles inland within the Irish Sea and set in a secure locked-in canal Newry offers complete protection from all conditions. The canal is accessed via the Port of Warrenpoint’s well-marked... More »

Greencastle, Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland
Greencastle is located on the northern shore, a mile and a half inside the entrance to the Carlingford Lough inlet on Ireland's northeast coast. It offers the first secure anchorage inside the sea inlet of Carlingford Lough.The anchorage provides good protection from all winds except for northwesterly or southeasterly conditions. Pilotage up to the anchorage is straightforward via a deep water shipping channel, running the entire length of the Lough, and final approaches by the marks provided for the local ferry service that operates from here. ... More »