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Population 101,821 and covers 317 square miles (820 sq km). The county town is Dundalk.

Geography

The countyn borders the Irish Sea from the mouth of the Boyne River to Carlingford Lough. The terrain is an undulating plain, except for a hilly district in the north. The major rivers are the Fane, the Glyde, and the Dee.

Industry

Cotton and linen manufacturing, brewing, and food processing. Dundalk, Drogheda, and Greenore are fairly large ports.

History

The region is associated with the exploits of the legendary Irish hero Cuchulain.