Maggie’s Cottage

31/05/2026

Overcast but warm at

23/05/2026

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather , we have availability next weekend for anyone looking a little getaway to the beautiful Mourne Mountains. Available to book on Airbnb please follow the link on our page.

21/05/2026

🎷 The Blues are back On The Bay! 🌊

We are thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of artists joining us for this year’s International Guinness Blues On The Bay Festival. From soul-stirring vocals to electrifying guitars, we’re bringing the very best of the blues to Warrenpoint!

Wondering when and where your favourite acts are playing? We will be releasing the official gig planner in the next few days so you can map out your ultimate festival weekend! But in the meantime, tickets are still available for Mary Coughlan (Sat 23rd May) and California Irish (Sun 24th May) on our website via EventBrite - www.bluesonthebay.co.uk

21/05/2026

20/04/2026

A beautiful walk this morning, 3 minute drive from the cottage with 360 views as far as Carlingford. Off road parking.

19/04/2026

Love this capture, taken on Slieve Binnian, Mourne Mountains

CURIOUS IRISH SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT FOXES!

This once-in-a-lifetime encounter was captured in the Mourne Mountains, County Down. Click on pic to see at its best. 🥰

Our Irish ancestors believed that foxes were the dogs of Norsemen who'd brought them to the island, and many superstitions were associated with them. The Celtic druids believed foxes could foresee events, including the weather; the sound of a fox barking, for example, was said to be a sure sign of rain. It was considered bad luck to meet a fox when setting out in the morning, especially if you were a fisherman. An Irish cure for gallstones and kidney stones was to rub the affected area with the blood of a fox and, as a cure for infertility, a woman should sprinkle sugar on the testicles of a fox and roast them in an oven, then eat them before her main meal for three days in succession. 😬

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Pic. Ryan Simpson
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