Omeath
Omeath (/oʊˈmiːð/; Irish: Ó Méith or Uí Meth) is a village on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth, Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland. It is roughly midway between Dublin and Belfast, very near the County Louth and County Armagh / County Down border. As of the 2016 census, Omeath had a population of 603, up from 439 during the 2006 census. It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from Carlingford and about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Newry. By sea, Omeath's nearest land neighbour is Warrenpoint on the south County Down coast.
Omeath
Ó Méith | |
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Town | |
Looking across Carlingford Lough to Omeath | |
Omeath Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 54°05′24″N 6°15′30″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Louth |
| Population (2016) | 603 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | J137168 |
Omeath is home to the Cúchulainn Gaels Gaelic Athletic Association club.
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