Overview
Clogherhead is a small resort village on Ireland's east coast, 12 km northeast of Drogheda. With a 2022 population of 2300, it offers sandy beaches, rocky headland scenery, and a working fishing harbour without the crowds of larger coastal towns.
Beach · Budget Travel · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
No accommodation exists in Clogherhead itself. Flynn's hotel in Termonfeckin (4 km south) is the nearest option.
Connectivity
4G available from all Irish carriers as of 2026. 5G not yet available in the village.
Food
Roberto's and La Pizzeria are the main sit-down options; Fisherman's Catch serves fresh seafood from the harbour.
Transport
Bus Éireann 168 runs every 2 hours M-Sa (4 times on Sunday) between Drogheda and Dundalk via Clogherhead. The village is walkable within 1 km.