Mary Wallopers join Dundalk concert to protect Cú Chulainn's Castle
Cú Trad concert at Mo Chara will bring together leading local musicians
A special Summer Solstice concert celebrating the rich mythology and heritage of Dún Dealgan and Cú Chulainn's Castle, the legendary home of Cúchulainn, is set to take place in Dundalk this Sunday.
The event, titled Cú Trad, was officially launched this week with locals gathering to promote both the concert and the ongoing campaign to protect the historic landscape surrounding Cú Chulainn's Castle.
Plans for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) or 1,058 homes on lands beside Cú Chulainn's Castle in Dundalk are being opposed locally, with a petition (which has garnered over 6000 signatures so far) raised in recent weeks, calling for Cú Chulainn’s castle and the surrounding areas to be protected from large-scale residential development.
Among those attending the launch were Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland and Aoife Curran Butler of Dundalk Dolls, alongside community representatives and campaign supporters.
Dún Dealgan is regarded as one of Ireland's most significant cultural and mythological sites, and organisers say the concert aims to raise awareness of its importance.
The free event will take place at Mo Chara, Dundalk, on Saturday, June 21, from 5pm, and will feature performances from The Mary Wallopers, Jinx Lennon, The Cooleys, Dundalk Dolls, Finnian and Gerry O'Connor.
Donations on the day will be welcomed in support of the campaign.
Organisers are also encouraging members of the public to support efforts to protect the site by making submissions through the Louth County Council Planning Portal. Those wishing to do so can search Planning Reference 25/60768 and submit their observations before July 1.