Inside the cavern
The underground Leprechaun Cavern in Carlingford will continue to be a must see for tourists to the peninsula in the months and years ahead after Louth County Council granted conditional planning permission for it to be retained and completed.
So-called Leprechaun Whisperer Kevin Woods had applied in March for planning permission to retain and complete the cavern at Ghan Road and was finally given the go ahead last week after submitting extensive further information in May.
The underground cavern is linked by two tunnels. One runs under Carlingford and exits into the home of the 236 Last Leprechauns of Ireland below the Slate Rock on Foy Mountain Carlingford.
The other runs under Carlingford Lough and exits at the Fairy Glen in Rostrevor. It is also the home of the tooth fairy.
Entry to the cavern and the story of the survival of the 236 is relayed to you by the last Leprechaun Whisperer in Ireland, Kevin Woods, or in his absence a member of his extended family
Entry is €3 per adult and €5 per child and the child price includes a choice of one of 15 Leprechauns associated with the story and their survival.
The Leprechauns were protected in 2009 by the EU. under the European Habitats Directive.
For further details visit www.thelastleprechaunsofireland.com
