Omeath
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Omeath (Irish: Ó Méith) is a village in County Louth close to the border with Northern Ireland. Omeath steeped in Irish history, with spectacular scenery on the east coast of Ireland. It is roughly mid way between Dublin and Belfast, very near the County Louth and County Armagh / County Down border. Omeath is approximately 4 miles from Carlingford and about 5 miles from Newry.
It is named for Ó Muireadhaigh Méith (méith= the fat) and was originally called Ó Méith Mara-by the sea - to distinguish it from another Ó Méith named after the same man.
Omeath is home to the Cuchulainn Gaels GAC.
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[edit] Oméith Féile 2007
August 2007
The 2007 Omeath Festival is now gearing up for the coming year and have a number of events scheduled for fund-raising and promotion, please visit the Festival site for more information.
The official Omeath Festival site can be viewed here.
[edit] Photos from Omeath and Surrounding area
 Long Womans Grave, Omeath, Co. Louth, Ireland. |
 View from Tullagh, Omeath. Mourne mountains and Carlingford Lough can be seen in the distance. |
 Omeath as seen from Carlingford Lough. |
 View of Omeath and Narrow Water. |
 Thatched cottage in Omeath, Co. Louth. |
[edit] Omeath Related External links
- Omeath Online - Official Site of Omeath, Co. Louth, Ireland
- Gent Technologies Ltd - IT and Training Company
- Gent Publishing - Publishing Company
- Omeath and Carlingford Parish Site
