Dundalks Cú Chulainn Site Faces Battle Over Proposed 1000-Home Development - 16/07/2026
One of Dundalk's most significant historic sites is at the centre of a growing heritage debate, with An Taisce calling on the Government to grant special protection status to Dún Dealgan, Castletown – better known locally as Cú Chulainn's Castle.The environmental and heritage organisation says a proposed large-scale residential development of more than 1,000 homes planned nearby could have a serious impact on the setting and character of the ancient monuments and surrounding historic landscape. Dún Dealgan is widely associated with the legendary warrior Cú Chulainn and includes a Norman motte…
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