Clogherhead Neighbourhood Guide
Louth
About Clogherhead
Clogherhead is a coastal village in County Louth, set on a prominent headland between Dundalk Bay and the Irish Sea, with Dunany, Termonfeckin and Togher among its nearby communities. It has a distinctly seaside, residential character, combining established village housing with newer family homes, holiday properties and open countryside. The village beach and harbour are central to everyday life, while the surrounding coastline provides opportunities for walking, swimming, fishing and other waterside activities. Clogherhead National School serves local primary-age children, with secondary-school choices generally found in nearby Drogheda, including St Joseph’s CBS and St Oliver’s Community College. Bus Éireann services connect the village with Drogheda, where residents can access more extensive bus and rail connections, while the M1 motorway is within practical driving distance via Drogheda and surrounding roads. Local shopping is centred on village convenience stores and services, with larger supermarkets, retail parks, cafés and restaurants available in Drogheda. Clogherhead has a strong community atmosphere, supported by local pubs, sporting organisations and the Clogherhead Development Group, while the nearby Boyne Valley and historic Drogheda add cultural and leisure attractions.
Property Market in Clogherhead
Based on 5 properties for sale in Clogherhead
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Clogherhead
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clogherhead and surrounding rural communities.
Large co-educational post-primary school serving Drogheda and the wider north Louth area.
Established secondary school for boys, offering post-primary education in Drogheda.
Girls’ secondary school providing Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate education nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local bus connections link Clogherhead with Drogheda and intermediate north Louth villages.
Mainline station offering Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast rail connections from nearby Drogheda.
Motorway access via Drogheda supports commuting towards Dublin, Dundalk and regional destinations.
Road network connects Clogherhead with Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Dunany and surrounding villages.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach beside the village, used for swimming, walking and waterside recreation.
Working coastal harbour and scenic focal point for fishing, boating and seaside walks.
Well-known nearby pub and seafood restaurant overlooking the coast at Annagassan.
Convenience retail and everyday services are available around the village centre.
Broader grocery, retail and service choices are available a short drive away in Drogheda.
Historic house and landscaped gardens offering seasonal visits near the Boyne estuary.
Nearby fitness and swimming facilities provide wider indoor recreation options for residents.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local organisation supporting village projects, community activity and improvements.
Community football club providing local sporting opportunities for children and adults.
Volunteer lifeboat service with a long-standing role in coastal safety and rescue.
Local watersports club associated with sailing and boating on the surrounding coast.
Nearby golf club offering a coastal-area course and club facilities for members.
Properties For Sale near Clogherhead
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