Simon's Guidebook
Places of historical interest
Older than the pyramids, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley, a wonder of Neolithic construction. There is an interpretative centre and cafe.
Constructed in the stone age and aligned to sunrise at the winter solstice, definitely worth a visit
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Newgrange
Older than the pyramids, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley, a wonder of Neolithic construction. There is an interpretative centre and cafe.
Constructed in the stone age and aligned to sunrise at the winter solstice, definitely worth a visit
Fascinating, undisturbed, unspoilt, and totally original sacred stone age monument with breathtaking views of surrounding landscape.
Located nearby Are Loughcrew gardens, six acres of Victorian splendour.
There are also a coffee shop and activity centre
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Loughcrew
Fascinating, undisturbed, unspoilt, and totally original sacred stone age monument with breathtaking views of surrounding landscape.
Located nearby Are Loughcrew gardens, six acres of Victorian splendour.
There are also a coffee shop and activity centre
An ancient Norman churchyard with a most unusual twist in its story
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Jumping Church
An ancient Norman churchyard with a most unusual twist in its story
Annagassan Port
Site of the first Viking settlement in Ireland
Ancient burial site containing a quarter of all known European neolithic art.
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Knowth
Ancient burial site containing a quarter of all known European neolithic art.
City/town information
Carlingford village is a medieval settlement on the shores of Carlingford Lough with beautiful walks in the Cooley mountains.
Strandfield which is nearby is a very noteworthy rustic eatery always worth a visit.
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Carlingford
Carlingford village is a medieval settlement on the shores of Carlingford Lough with beautiful walks in the Cooley mountains.
Strandfield which is nearby is a very noteworthy rustic eatery always worth a visit.
Drogheda is a town steeped in history. The very early inhabitants of the area transported the large stones used to build Newgrange up the river Boyne, on the banks of which, the town is situated. There are numerous old churches, the remains of the towns medieval walls, incorporating the imposing Laurences gate, the fabulous Highlanes gallery, in which the
sword and mace of William of Orange are displayed. Millmount is another place of interest, from which Oliver Cromwell bombarded and beseiged the town.
Drogheda is always well furnished with shopping, interesting pubs and eateries, Scholars Townhouse , Simona's Italian restaurant, Clarkes bar and Peggy Moores pub all worthy of mention.
Drogheda
Drogheda is a town steeped in history. The very early inhabitants of the area transported the large stones used to build Newgrange up the river Boyne, on the banks of which, the town is situated. There are numerous old churches, the remains of the towns medieval walls, incorporating the imposing Laurences gate, the fabulous Highlanes gallery, in which the
sword and mace of William of Orange are displayed. Millmount is another place of interest, from which Oliver Cromwell bombarded and beseiged the town.
Drogheda is always well furnished with shopping, interesting pubs and eateries, Scholars Townhouse , Simona's Italian restaurant, Clarkes bar and Peggy Moores pub all worthy of mention.
The town of Kells is steeped in ancient history. origin of the famous, Book of Kells, (now housed in Trinity College Dublin).
Kells was an important royal site long before the coming of Christianity.
Kells Abbey was founded by St Columba in 550 AD and was repeatedly raided by Vikings.
There still stands, a magnificent round tower,
stone roofed church and several examples of high crosses.
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Kells
The town of Kells is steeped in ancient history. origin of the famous, Book of Kells, (now housed in Trinity College Dublin).
Kells was an important royal site long before the coming of Christianity.
Kells Abbey was founded by St Columba in 550 AD and was repeatedly raided by Vikings.
There still stands, a magnificent round tower,
stone roofed church and several examples of high crosses.
Dublin is our capitol city and has many interesting places to visit.
The National Museum and Natural History Museum, Collins Barracks , Phoenix Park and the National Gallery are just a very small sample of whats on offer. There are also many Musical and cultural events on offer
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Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceDublin is our capitol city and has many interesting places to visit.
The National Museum and Natural History Museum, Collins Barracks , Phoenix Park and the National Gallery are just a very small sample of whats on offer. There are also many Musical and cultural events on offer
Sightseeing
A stunningly beautiful walk from Navan town to Stackallen.
Ramparts Canal & River Boyne Walk Car Park
Boyne RoadA stunningly beautiful walk from Navan town to Stackallen.