ANNAGASSON, a village, in the parish of DRUMCAR,
barony of ARDEE, county of LOUTH, and province
of LEINSTER, 8 miles (S.) from Dundalk; containing
235 inhabitants. This place is situated on
a pleasant beach, forming part of Dundalk bay; it
comprises 38 houses, which are neatly built, and the
handsome residence of Robert Thompson, Esq., who
has some extensive mills, and is proprietor of the
shipping, which afford employment to the inhabitants.
The river Drumcar abounds with salmon and trout, and
is here crossed by a substantial bridge. There is a beautiful
drive along the sea-side to Dundalk, and to Clogher
Head, where regattas are annually held 3 and the view of
the bay and the sea, with steam-boats and other craft
daily passing and repassing, give an air of cheerfulness
to the place. The principal import is coal for the supply
of the neighbourhood. Fairs are held on March 17th,
May 7th, July 22d, and Nov. 8th, See DRUMCAR.