Louth – Whodunit Hunts

Inniskeen Trail

Who Critically Injured Ian From Inniskeen?

Ian O’Mally from Inniskeen was found dumped beside the road outside Carrickmacross and died from his injuries. Our best investigation team are struggling to connect their leads and need your help to solve the murder.

The Inniskeen Trail Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts on the outskirts of Dundalk and ends nearby.
You’ll see historic sights over 800 years old, including a round tower, several castles, and an impressive ancient abbey. There are several stops associated with famous Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh too. Also learn about the evolution of the area and some of the historic figures that shaped it.
The clue route is 35 miles, or about 56 km. There is generally moderate walking for most clues, with approximately 3.0 miles / 4.5 km in total.
There are 30 clues to solve and we suggest allowing at least four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding prolonged refreshment stops.
Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
For refreshments, you will pass a number of bars, coffee shops, restaurants and a tearoom along the route as well as shops.

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The starting point is at the Castletown Cemetery in Dundalk, shown below:

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Dromiskin

Who Dispatched Donal In Dromiskin?

Donal Rafferty has been found murdered in the lovely village of Dromiskin and we desperately need your help to solve the murder as detectives are struggling to tie up the loose ends of the case. Although Donal’s body was found at the petrol station, this is not where the murder was committed and so the murder trail starts at the old monastic and round tower site.

The Dromiskin Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
Dromiskin is a pretty little village with much history to discover! The focal point of its history is the monastic site, over 1,200 years old, with its tall round tower, ruined church, and old Irish Cross. Along the clue trail you’ll see numerous historical references, learn about the village’s railway heritage and the famous people who have come from here, and much more!
The route is 1.9 miles, or about 3 km, and starts/ends at the car park beside the monastic site, shown in the map below.
This Whodunit trail is packed with over 30 clues as well as several pieces of historical information.
The recommended time for this murder mystery is about two hours, excluding refreshment stops.
Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, with no steps.
Refreshments – there is a petrol station with a well stocked shop, with coffee and hot food facilities.

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Drogheda

Who Destroyed Darian In Drogheda?

Darian Darcey has been found murdered in Drogheda! Our best team of investigators have uncovered few leads and thus need your help to solve the murder. Although Darian’s body was found at the railway station, we believe this was not where the murder was committed.

This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail. It starts at the Millmount Cultural Quarter and ends nearby.
Drogheda has been a busy town for many years as a port. Take a closer look and you discover a significant amount of history, some dating back over 800 years! On your hunt for clues you’ll come across many historic buildings and ruins, including a tower that sits on the site of a 13th Century priory, the old Corn Exchange, Laurence Gate (see photo) and impressive churches including one that houses the head of Oliver Plunkett! There is much more to discover on the trail route which has 30 clues and a booklet packed with additional historical facts!
The clue route is 2 miles, or about 3km.
Accessibility: the clue route is a mixture of flat parts with a few moderate inclines but no steps. However, there is quite a steep hill (Barrack Street) near the start / at the end.
For refreshments, you will pass cafes, coffee shops, a supermarket, bars and restaurants.

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The starting point of the Drogheda Whodunit Hunt is shown below, with free car parking nearby.

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Blackrock Coastal Trail

Who Bludgeoned Ben From Blackrock?

Poor Ben O’Sullivan from Blackrock has been sadly found murdered and our stretched investigative team are struggling to close the case. His body was found dumped on the street below the ruined windmill, and the clue hunt starts here although it is considered he was murdered elsewhere.

The Blackrock Coastal Trail Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside the ruined windmill at Dundalk and ends at the village of Baltry, near Drogheda.
The route includes sights spanning a broad period of history, from the invasion of the Vikings over 1100 years ago to tales from the second world war. You’ll see an old castle and ruined churches, an old Irish Cross on the site of a 7th Century monastery, learn about the development of tourism in Blackrock and a shipwreck further south, see some very large eggs… and more! En route you will also see lovely coastal scenery as you go.
The clue route is 26 miles, or about 49km, before your return to the starting point (or home). There is generally moderate walking, approximately 2 miles / 3 km in total (not including a walk at the end to the shipwreck if you wish to do this).
We suggest allowing at least four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops, a number of bars and restaurants, and stores along the route.

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The starting point is on Quay Street beside the old windmill at Dundalk, shown below:

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Boyne Valley

Who Bumped Off Brigid in the Boyne Valley?

Brigid O’Hare has been found murdered in the village of Slane in the Boyne Valley. Few leads have been uncovered and detectives need your help to solve the murder. Although her body was found in the Square of Slane, it is believed this was not where she was killed and thus suggest the clue trail starts at the Monasterboice Crosses car park.

Discover huge ancient monuments, a historic battle site, an old abbey, round towers dating back over 1000 years, ancient burial sites over 5000 years old… and more! You will also explore the historical small town of Slane which has many old buildings as well as a connection to a famous poet.
The linear clue route of this murder mystery trail is 25 miles, or about 40km, to the end point at Donaghmore Tower near Navan.
We suggest allowing four hours to solve this Whodunit Hunt, excluding any refreshment stops.
There is a moderate amount of walking at quite a number of locations.
Accessibility – most clues are generally flat apart from some clues in Slane on inclined roads.
For refreshments, Slane is your best bet with quite a number of options.

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The start of the Whodunit Hunt is shown in the map below:

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Ardee

Who Abrogated Artie’s Life in Ardee?

Angie Sullivan has been found murdered in Ardee. Her body was found on the Riverway Walk, but we’re sure that she was murdered elsewhere. Our best team of investigators have uncovered few leads and thus need your help to solve the murder.

The Ardee Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail. It starts at the Fairgreen area car park on the N2 on the northern side of Ardee town near the Helmet monument.
Ardee is a very historic town dating back to the 14^th Century. On your hunt for clues you will discover castles, old churches and several other historic buildings, as well as learning about the origins of Ardee town and epic Irish battles hundreds of years ago. You may be lucky enough to see local artworks on the main street too, though these change from time to time; we caught the one in the photo while it was available.
The route is 2 ¼ miles, or about 3 ½ km.
The recommended time to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops, is about three hours.
Accessibility – this is generally a flat route, with occasional moderate inclines but no steps.
For refreshments, you will pass cafes, convenience stores, and supermarkets as well as a number of bars and restaurants along the route.

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The starting point of the Ardee Whodunit Hunt is shown below.

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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.
The 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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Dundalk

Who Dispatched Donald in Dundalk?

Local man Donald McClintock has been found murdered in the city of Dundalk. Although his body was found at the gates of St Patrick’s Cathedral, it is considered that he was murdered elsewhere. Even our best team of investigators are struggling to tie the case up and thus need your help to solve the murder.

The Dundalk Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail. It starts at Kelly Memorial at Douglas Place beside the cathedral, and ends nearby.
Dundalk has a huge amount of history, much of which is not immediately obvious to the casual passer by but which you will discover while hunting for clues; some dates back to the 13^th Century! En route you will discover a ruined windmill, a magnificent cathedral and many historic buildings, as well as learning about some of those involved in their history. You’ll also see a peace garden, the distant scenery of the Cooley Mountains… and more!
The clue route is 2 ¼ miles, or about 3.5km.
The recommended time to solve this murder mystery hunt, excluding refreshment stops, is about three hours.
Accessibility – this is a flat route, with no steps.
For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops and convenience stores as well as a number of bars and restaurants along the route.

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The starting point is Kelly’s Monument near the cathedral, shown in the map below.

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Be Sherlock Holmes For A Day!

Need a fun excuse to get outdoors? Fancy doing something different with friends, family… or even on a date? Did you play Cluedo as a child and fancy an exciting outdoor version!? Ever thought of yourself as a Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple?? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, we think you’ll love our Whodunit Hunt outdoor murder mystery trails!

How Does It Work?

sleuths having fun A Whodunit Hunt is an outdoor murder mystery trail. Each one will take you to fascinating places of historic, cultural, architectural, and/or natural significance. The objective is to solve a set of clues to determine the guilty suspect who murdered the poor victim, which weapon they used for the crime, and where the murder took place. So, just like Cluedo but outdoors… with much more fun, fresh air, a bit of exercise, and most of all the opportunity to learn about amazing places and people as well as often seeing lovely scenery too! Some could be right on your doorstep and you never knew they were there! If you’re a tourist or at a place new to you, our Whodunit trails are a great way of cramming in several interesting places all in one go without you needing to do the research!

A Bit More Detail…

We’ll tell you where to begin your Whodunit murder mystery and provide directions detailed enough to get you around the clue route without a map. By the end, you’ll have hopefully been successful in concluding the case. If you get stuck, an email clue-help service is available to assist.

Along the way you solve different types of clues to reach your conclusion to the crime:

Suspect clues – names found in a variety of places, such as on information signs or grave stones; some may be cryptic, or even anagrams!

Weapon Clues – each piece of weapon evidence is identified by a two-digit evidence ID: this may relate to a date, a measurement … even a maths sum!

Location Clues – rather than a room (as in Cluedo) these are types of places passed on your route or seen on maps/signs, such as a harbour or a restaurant.

SS Drogheda J For bonus points, there are Super Sleuth clues for those with a really keen eye to spot too! Try and find four picture clues on your clue trail. They’ll boost your score on our online leader board! But you don’t need to find them to solve the murder mystery.

Whodunit Locations

We’re focused on giving you Whodunit Hunt fun on the island of Ireland, both north and south of the border. Our trails cover several counties already, and detectives continue gathering evidence for you to help solve crimes in additional regions. On a Whodunit Hunt we’re sure you’ll discover new, interesting and amazing facts about any area and see fascinating places!

Click here or use the ‘Buy & Explore’ menu options for detail on (and to order) available Whodunit Hunts, with a map to find one at a place that suits you.

Some Whodunit Hunts are at a single location – a city, town, or village – where you won’t need transport. Others are driving murder mysteries where you’ll need a vehicle to go from one place to another… or bikes for fit cyclists!

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