Ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey ruins in County Louth, Ireland

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Ireland's first Youth Hostel was established here

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Tullyallen, Co. Louth, Ireland
Photo credit: © Ros Drinkwater / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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