Omeath

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Long Womans Grave, Omeath

Omeath (Irish: Ó Méith) is a village in County Louth, Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland. Omeath is 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 6 km (4 mi) from Carlingford and about 8 km (5 mi) from Newry.

Omeath is home to the Cuchulainn Gaels GAC Gaelic Athletic Association club.

1 Name
2 Transport
3 Gallery
4 See also
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Name

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.

[edit] Transport

Omeath railway station opened on 1 August 1876 and finally closed on 1 January 1952.^[1]

[edit] Gallery

The former Omeath railway station. photo: Aubrey Dale	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.