Cooley Peninsula

Who Clobbered Colin At The Cooley Peninsula?

Colin O’Brien has been found brutally murdered in the village car park of Carlingford, though it is believed this was not where the murder was committed. Our best investigators have uncovered few leads and need your help to solve the murder. 
  • The Cooley Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside Newry’s Quays shopping centre and ends at the village of Lordship near Dundalk in County Louth.
  • The Cooley Peninsula has a wealth of history that you will discover, including maritime disasters, castles and a priory, and the people, some of royal heritage, that have shaped the area’s history. You will also visit a site of great religious significance, see much wonderful scenery… and more!
  • The clue route is 19 miles, or about 31km, plus return to Newry/home using your preferred route. There is generally moderate walking, mostly in Carlingford where you have 0.9 miles / 1.4 km to cover.
  • DSCN1355The recommended time to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops, is 3-4 hours.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes and no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass a lovely tea room with many irresistible cakes, convenience stores, as well as a number of bars and restaurants along the route – our recommendations are in Carlingford.

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The starting point is beside the Quays in Newry, as shown below; you start by heading south along Albert Basin.

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