The best cycling routes around Ummeracam (Ball) South

This monumental mural by artist Friz depicts a powerful, white-silver Pegasus rising from dark waves. The golden circle behind the wings gives the work an almost mythical aura, while the facade and windows are subtly incorporated into the design. It is one of the most striking artworks in the centre of Dundalk.

In the heart of Dundalk stands the stately St Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. The design is directly inspired by the famous King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, which you will immediately recognize from its refined Gothic style and striking corner towers. Inside, you will be surprised by the beautiful stained-glass windows and detailed woodwork.

During your ride through the Seatown district, you cannot miss this imposing stone tower. The Seatown Windmill, built around 1800, was once one of the tallest windmills in Ireland with its eight floors. Although the sails have long since disappeared, the robust hull remains an impressive monument to the city's industrial past.

Franciscan Bell Tower 1240's. In the heart of the historic Seatown district rises the impressive bell tower of Seatown Castle, a remnant of the 13th-century Franciscan abbey. Although the rest of the monastery has largely disappeared, this robust, square tower still stands proudly as a reminder of the town's medieval past. With its characteristic battlements and narrow windows, the tower served not only as a belfry but, in turbulent times, likely also as a defensive structure. As you cycle through the narrow streets of Seatown, this monument forms a beautiful historical anchor point amidst modern development. Worth a short stop to admire the massive stone walls up close and soak up the atmosphere of old Dundalk.

Here too, Aches combines a realistic portrait (young man with green eyes) with an animal figure, this time a dog instead of a horse. The colours — green, orange and yellow — subtly refer to the Irish flag, but in his typical RGB style with geometric transitions. The work covers two facades and forms a visual dialogue with the mural on St. Patrick Street: human and animal, gaze and movement, city and nature.

On Clanbrassil Street, Friz painted an intimate mural where two faces almost touch, surrounded by blue butterflies. The combination of soft portraits, expressive brushstrokes, and symbolism gives the work a dreamy, emotional charge. A poetic contrast to the monumental Aches murals elsewhere in Dundalk.

On Church Street in Dundalk, Aches painted a monumental mural where the gaze of a young man and a dog meet in warm, layered color fields. The double facade enhances the interplay between realism and abstraction, making the work hang like a light catcher above the street. A striking example of Dundalk's growing street art identity.

Along the route through Dundalk, the Sìocháin monument in Louth Peace Park forms a serene resting point. This impressive memorial, whose name bears the Irish word for 'Peace', was erected in memory of the residents of County Louth who lost their lives in global conflicts and to promote reconciliation on the island. The park itself is an oasis of tranquility with clean lines, symbolic sculptures, and carefully planted memorial trees.