Cooley Peninsula

Who Clobbered Colin At The Cooley Peninsula?

Colin O’Brien had planned to meet friends for lunch in Carlingford but he never got that far. He was found murdered in the village car park of Carlingford, though it is believed the murder was committed elsewhere. 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.
  • The Cooley Peninsula has a wealth of history to discover, including castles, a priory, the end of the Newry canal, and the people (some of royal heritage) that have shaped the area’s history. You’ll also visit a site of great religious significance, see much wonderful scenery… and more!
  • The clue route is a mere 31 km / 19 miles, plus return to Newry/home. There is generally moderate walking, mostly in Carlingford where you have 0.9 miles / 1.4 km to cover.
  • Allow 3-4 hours to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the walking 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, bars and restaurants.
  • Email clue help facility if you get stuck.

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The starting point is beside the Quays in Newry, as shown below; you start by heading south along Albert Basin. The trail ends at the village of Lordship near Dundalk

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