About Clogherhead
Clogherhead is a coastal village on the east coast of County Louth, around 12 kilometres north-east of Drogheda, with the Irish Sea, a sandy beach and the distinctive Clogher Head peninsula shaping its character. It has a relaxed, village-like feel, combining established housing and holiday homes with a strong local community and easy access to the surrounding countryside. Clogherhead National School serves local primary-school families, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in Drogheda or nearby Termonfeckin. The village has everyday convenience shopping, cafés and traditional pubs, with a broader choice of restaurants, supermarkets and services available in Drogheda. Bus Éireann services connect Clogherhead with Drogheda and neighbouring communities, where rail connections provide onward travel towards Dublin and Belfast. The beach, harbour and coastal walks are central to daily life, while nearby attractions include Port Oriel and the Boyne Valley’s historic and cultural sites. Local sporting and community organisations, including Clogherhead GAA, add to the village’s active, family-oriented atmosphere.
Property Market in Clogherhead
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What’s in Clogherhead
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clogherhead and surrounding north Louth communities.
Nearby primary school in Termonfeckin, serving families from the surrounding coastal area.
Mixed secondary school in Drogheda, accessible by daily commuting from Clogherhead.
Established boys’ secondary school offering education and extracurricular activities in Drogheda.
Girls’ secondary school providing a broad curriculum and senior-cycle options nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional buses link Clogherhead with Drogheda and nearby villages.
Mainline station offering Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast connections from nearby Drogheda.
Coastal regional route connecting Clogherhead with Termonfeckin, Drogheda and surrounding villages.
Major north-south motorway reached via Drogheda, supporting commuting towards Dublin and Belfast.
Amenities
Wide sandy beach popular for swimming, walking, watersports and family outings.
Working fishing harbour with coastal views, marine activity and local seafood connections.
Small range of convenience retail and everyday services within the village centre.
Traditional village venues provide casual meals, refreshments and community socialising.
Nearby Drogheda provides supermarkets, restaurants, banks, medical services and extensive retail.
Local venue supporting meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Headland and shoreline routes offer open sea views and accessible outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and community activity across several age groups.
Community football club providing organised soccer for local children and adults.
Volunteer lifeboat service supporting maritime safety along the surrounding Louth coastline.
Working harbour supporting local fishing, marine services and coastal employment.
Local volunteers improve public spaces, planting and the village’s overall appearance.
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