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FREE Guide 2015

Ireland’s Heritage Capital

your complete holiday guide to & the Boyne Valley

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Welcome to the Boyne Valley

“The Boyne is not a showy river. It rises in Co and flows gently and majestically through County Meath and joins the sea at in Co Louth some 112 kilometres later. It has none of the razzmatazz of its sister, the Shannon. It’s neither the longest river in , nor does it have the greatest flow. What is does have, and by the gallon, is history.

In fact, the Boyne Valley is like a time capsule. Travel along it and you travel through millennia of Irish history, from passage tombs that pre-date the Pyramids, to the Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings of Ireland, all the way to the home of the First World War poet Francis Ledwidge in . It’s the Irish equivalent of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. And you can choose to explore it by car, bicycle, kayak, or by strolling along its banks and the towpaths of the navigation canals that run alongside from to Oldbridge.”

Frances Power - Editor, Cara, the Aer Lingus inflight magazine - Boyne Valley Feature, October/November 2014 Pg 68-78 Cara magazine is available online at issuu.com

Contents

Towns & Villages 3 Boyne Valley Drive 8 Heritage Trail 9 Golf 11 Biking & Walking 13 15 Gardens 17 Travelling to Meath & Map 19 Crafts 21 Angling 23 Things to Do 25 Shopping 28 Festivals & Events 29 Accommodation 33 Food & Drink 37 1 2

Image credits: Front cover image by Stephen Keaveny - winner of the 2014 Wiki Loves Monuments national photography competition. Aerial view of Tara, page 3, courtesy of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Other images courtesy of Ken Topham (www.kentopham.net), David Gilroy (www.firepanphotography.ie), Gareth McGaughey (www.garethmccaughey.com) and Lynsey Dreaper. meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:38 Page 4 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:38 Page 5

Towns & Villages County Meath Navan Trim Kells Just an hour from Dublin, Navan is a lively market town offering a wealth One of Ireland’s heritage towns. Situated on the it is Kells or Ceanannas Mór, meaning ‘Great Fort’, was known to be a royal of attractions and activities. For evening entertainment, the numerous pubs dominated by the medieval , which was built by Hugh de residence before St. Colmcille established a religious settlement in Kells in and good food restaurants offer a warm, traditional welcome. You can also Lacy in 1173. The largest Anglo Norman Castle in Ireland, it is now 550AD. The monks from his community on the Scottish island of Iona fled take in a performance or exhibition at Solstice Arts Centre. restored and visitors can access the 75ft square keep and grounds by to Kells in 806AD in order to escape savage Viking raids and it was here guided tour. Sections of the epic film ‘Braveheart’ were filmed here. that they completed their illuminated manuscript of the Four Gospels, the Navan boasts several famous off-spring such as Sir Francis Beaufort Book of Kells. Kells is recognised as an official heritage town of Ireland. (1774-1857) a Royal Navy, admiral who formulated the Beaufort Scale of Surrounding the Castle are fascinating ruins which provide evidence of wind force and personalities such as Hector O’Heoghagain, Tommy fervent religious activity. Stone relics abound in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, its The Kells Town Hall and Tourist information Point now houses a facsimile of Tiernan, Dylan Moran and former 007 agent Pierce Brosnan. church and porch revealing a number of medieval graveslabs. St. Marys The Book of Kells. While the original is on display at Trinity College Dublin, Abbey is the remains of an Augustinian monastery founded in the 12th this book represents one of a very small number of copies ever made of this Legend has it that a boy called Fionn became a wise man by being the first century and later a focal point for pilgrimage. famous manuscript. The Crozier is on display in addition to a number of person to eat the Salmon of Knowledge caught on the magical River Boyne panels and an audio visual information on Kells Town. You can also com- in Navan. The Newtown Monuments consist of a large medieval cathedral, two mence the Kells Historic Trail from outside the Town Hall whereby a map monasteries and a small church which date from 1206. On the walls of can be obtained (weekdays). The map may also be obtained at Headfort The Hill of Tara, rises 300ft with panoramic views of the surrounding the church one will find the late 16th century altar tomb, renowned for Arms Hotel (7 days). Further facsimiles of the Book of Kells can be can be countryside. Formerly the ‘Seat of the High Kings of Ireland’ it is now a cure of warts, with effigies of Sir Luke Dillon and his wife. Closeby, one viewed at the Headfort Arms Hotel lobby and also in the Church of Ireland. National Monument, open to the public all year. On the hill, the ‘Lia Fail’, will find the Echo Gate, shout to hear our ancestors echo. The Yellow the inauguration stone of the High Kings roared when the new King was Steeple is aptly named due to the colour of the evening sunlight and the Following the walking trail in the town visitors will see the influence of both accepted. In the nearby graveyard, carved on St. Adamain’s cross is a fine Sheep Gate is the only surviving gateway of the Medieval town of Trim a pre-Norman monastic enclosure and a walled Anglo-Norman settlement. example of a Sile na Gig (a pre Christian fertility symbol). The circular street pattern which the Norman town walls followed, and is still During the early 1700’s Jonathan Swift, author of ‘Gullivers Travels’, was respected today, went back to the more peaceful surrounds of the famous Slumbering in Tara’s royal shadows are numerous historical, cultural and presented with the Vicarage of Laracor in Trim and spent some of his monastery. Inside the walls of St. Columba’s Church are some of the finest architectural attractions such as: Ardbraccan Church, the medieval seat of happiest times in the area as judged by the ‘Journal To Stella’ which was High Crosses of the High Christian era.The Round Tower dates from Viking the Bishop of Meath and site of an early Christian monastery, the bell published after his death. The Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley times, each of its five windows pointing to one of the town’s gates in tower and ruins of Ardmulchan, a medieval church overlooking the River was educated in Trim and residents erected the Wellington Column to anticipation of attack from Norse Raiders. Nearby is St. Colmcille’s Oratory, Boyne and Bective Abbey, the second Cistercian monastery founded in commemorate one of their past pupils. built in the 10th Century and part of the Monastic foundation. Tourist Maps Ireland. Its turrets, gables and early English cinquefoil arches in the available at the Headfort Arms Hotel (7 days per week). cloisters still remain. Nearby is the early Christian monastery , called CNN ‘s top trips of a lifetime lists the Blackfriary Community Archaeology after the shrine of St. Colmcille’s relics. Project in Trim, Co. Meath as one of the top 10 places in the world, not just to visit, but to have a life-changing experience.

Hill of Tara Trim Castle Book of Kells

Today local sculptors in Kells keep the artistic tradition alive; The wonderful Donaghmore Round Tower & Church is the site of a church founded by St. National Geographic Travel Magazine tells families to go to the Blackfriary Bronze Sculpture of an oak tree at Bective Square in memory of St. Patrick. Later a small monastic settlement built the round tower to provide to “open your child's eyes & help them learn what interests them”. Visit Colmcille’s love of the oak tree and the Angel of the Past in Kenlis Place. refuge against the Vikings. The settlement of shows the or participate in this multi-award winning Project in Trim Co Meath... changes in manorial building in Meath since the Norman conquest. Take a guided tour and see secrets of the lost 13th century friary unfold 3km from Kells is the Spire of Lloyd, an 18th century folly in the form of a before your eyes, or join the excavation which is open to visitors during lighthouse. On a clear day one can see five surrounding counties from the The Ringfort at Teltown was a prehistoric burial mound dating back to c. the summer months. Family friendly. Pre-Booking essential, please see top of the spire. 2000BC. Olympic Games in honour of the dead were held there in August www.culturaltourismireland.ie or contact enquiries@culturaltourismire- each year and were a historical and political symbol of the Kingship of Tara. land.ie. +353 1 2968190 The Tailteann Games as they were known predated the Greek Olympic Games. The Festival was revived again in 1924 and ran for 3 more occasions with gatherings of International Athletes at Croke Park. (Town of the Yellow Ford) is a medieval town with some of the original wall still intact. The Church of Ireland boasts an interesting medieval table tomb.

Two miles outside Athboy is the Hill of Ward (Tlachtga), an Iron Age fort that was once the seat of the High Kings and a meeting place for the Celtic festival of ‘Samhain’ which was held on the 1st November each year. The festival heralded the beginning of Winter and the last recording of the celebrations was 1168.

Meath is unique as it is the only county in to have two Gaeltachts (fully Irish speaking region) the villages of Rathcairn and east of Kells. Rath Cairn is unusual in that the area has grown in size and numbers over the years, a fact that reflects great credit on this 3 Kells Cross thriving Gaelic speaking community where visitors interested in the Irish 4 language, music and song will find a great welcome and much enjoyment. Rathcairn also has a fantastic Cultural Centre called An Bradán Feasa. The Solstice Athboy meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:38 Page 6 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:38 Page 7

Towns & Villages North Meath Slane Oldcastle, , Slane is an elegant 18th century hillside estate village on the beautiful River This area of Meath, one of the few undiscovered regions of Ireland, has an Boyne, only 45 minutes from Dublin City. Situated at the intersection of the extensive collection of pre-historic monuments, many of which still await Dublin/Derry road and the Navan/Drogheda road, Slane has a long tradition archaeological investigation. The Loughcrew Hills of Oldcastle reveal passage of welcoming visitors. graves, megalithic chambers and decorated stones carved in the same style as The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange) is open throughout the year the famous Newgrange burial site, and are a great place for walkers. Carnbane allowing the visitor to explore the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange, Knowth East offers unparalleled panoramic views of the rich lands of the royal county and Dowth. Although less well known, the passage graves at Knowth and and 14 additional counties stretching off into the distance. Crowned by the Dowth can rival their most illustrious neighbour. Knowth is the largest in the great ‘Cairn’ with its ‘Hags Chair’, Sliabh na Callaighe, the Witches Hill, outside Boyne Valley and dates from circa 3,000 BC. Archaeological excavations have Oldcastle is the highest point in Meath. Nearby Carnbane West is very impres- shown the site was used from the Stone Age to the Norman period. Of later sive. Birthplace of the martyr St. Oliver Plunkett, the Plunkett family church is but equal significance, the Hill of Slane and Slane Abbey situated just north of still standing in Loughcrew. Cullcagh House, the place in which Dean Jonathan the village offer a superb view of the Boyne Valley as well as radiating the Swift finished writing his book ‘Gullivers Travels’ is located nearby. aura of a sacred place. It was here St. Patrick lit the Paschal Fire of Christianity that according to legend, was seen throughout the county. The Battle of the The region around Nobber is fondly referred to as ‘O’Carolan Country’ in Boyne Site is located close to Slane at the newly opened visitor centre at recognition of the birth of Turlough O’Carolan in 1670. Known as the last of Oldbridge Estate. Here you can learn more about this famous battle through a the Irish Bairds, this blind harpist composed several works, the most famous highly interactive display. Slane is also proud to have been the birthplace of being O’Carolans Concerto. the noted Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, 1887-1917. The Ledwidge Cottage is the centre of coarse fishing in Co. Meath. Lough Bracken, the Museum commemorates this fine writer. Situated by the River Boyne is Slane River Dee and a number of smaller lakes are situated in this forested drumlin Castle, which in latter years, has distinguished itself as one of Ireland’s premier country and are long established angling centres with walking areas. rock venues.

The picturesque village of Moynalty is home to one of Ireland’s largest steam The village of is reputed to be the site of the oldest stone church in threshing festivals in the month of August. Winner of the 2013 Tidiest Village Ireland, St. Cianan’s, built in the 5th century. The village also boasts the 12th in Ireland and Overall Winner of the Tidy Towns Competition in Ireland. century St. Mary’s Abbey and a High Cross depicting both Celtic and biblical designs. Castletown Kilpatrick is a small scenic village in the heart of lush farmland in Hill of Slane north east Meath. With a population of 300 this small community is self-suffi- cient in its provision of all local amenities. The name Castletown Kilpatrick suggests a visit from St. Patrick on his way to Slane.

Moynalty Slane Dowth

South Meath The Meath Coast Ashbourne, Clonard, , , Enfield, Meath has just seven miles of coastline, but in that short stretch Dunshaughlin, named after Secundinus or Seachnall, a disciple of St. between the River Boyne and the River Delvin, visitors are treated to a Patrick who founded a church on the site in the 6th century, provides an microcosm of coastal life, both cultural and physical. is one ideal starting point for ventures into the historic countryside. of the most favoured holiday destinations for Irish people with large sandy beaches and wide range of accommodation and activities. Ratoath’s street plan follows the curve formed by the characteristic Norman Motte, the village is characterised by a series of long narrow plots of land, The village of Mornington on the Boyne estuary was known as perhaps representing a medieval strip pattern. Ratoath has an exciting new Marinestown in the 13th century. The Maiden Tower and the Lady’s Community Centre with a modern bistro and theatre called ‘The Venue’. Finger were built as watchtowers and navigational aids during the long war with O’Neill when a Spanish invasion was feared. The Tara Brooch The town of Ashbourne was the only place of insurrection outside Dublin of 700 AD was found at Bettystown in 1850. It is now kept in the Royal during the 1916 Easter rising and a monument, similar to a ship’s bow, Academy Collection of the National Museum, Dublin. honours the nationalists that were killed there. Ashbourne Town Centre is now a great place to go shopping. South of Ashbourne, Fairyhouse The village of , on the north bank of the Nanny water estuary, has Racecourse hosts regular race meetings and its crowning glory is the Easter evidence of an Iron Age settlement in the form of a burial mound. Reference Festival, culminating in the on Easter Monday. to Laytown appears in the Annals of from 852 AD, which mentions a battle there in which Maelseachlainm and Flann slew 200 foreigners. It is Clonard, the oldest home to Ireland’s saints and scholars, now has a new perhaps better known today for its annual horse racing on the strand. self guided heritage trail for visitors.

Dunboyne Castle is an 18th century mansion which replaced the original castle as the seat of the Butlers, Lords of Dunboyne, and now is a hotel.

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Towns & Villages Boyne Valley Drive Drogheda Discover the rich heritage of Ireland’s Drogheda derives its name from the Irish Droichead Átha meaning ‘Bridge of the Ford’. It is the largest town in Co. Louth – Ireland’s smallest county – which Boyne Valley is named after Lugh, the great God of the Celts. Although the origins of the settlement are obscure, the town certainly owes its development to the coming The Boyne Valley is situated in the east of Ireland, very convenient to Dublin and Belfast of the Anglo-Normans. Airports and ports. It is at once Ireland’s ancient capital and it’s most sacred and mythical Drogheda proper began as an Anglo-Norman port founded by Hugh de Lacy landscape. Its sites and monuments are amongst the best examples of their kind in after whom the ‘de Lacy Bridge’ in the town is named. Around 1180, it devel- Europe and are within a short distance from each other. Each of the following sites is oped as two settlements on opposite banks of the Boyne estuary, downstream located along the Boyne Valley Drive, a 225 km route. For details of opening times and from the ford from which it gets it name. Drogheda was granted its charter in admission fees, please visit page 10. 1194. The Anglo-Normans made Drogheda one of their primary strongholds, completing the town walls in the mid 13th century. The walls enclosed and fortified and area of 43 hectares, north and south of the Boyne, making it one of the largest walled towns in medieval Ireland. Drogheda-in-Louth was the larger of the two towns with a walled area of 32 hectares. After years of conflict and rivalry, the two boroughs were conjoined as a single town in 1412, and in 1898 the southern portion of the town was transferred from Co. Meath to Co. Louth.

St. Laurence’s Gate, which led to the Friary of St. Laurence, is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind in Europe. It consists of two lofty circular towers, connected together by a wall, in which there is an archway. It was originally known as the east gate but it was renamed in the 14th century because the street led to the Hospital of St. Laurence. Twice the walls and gates of Drogheda held strong against invasion, firstly when Edward Bruce attacked the town in 1317 and again in 1642 when Sir Phelim O’Neill attempted to take Drogheda. Drogheda surrendered to King William after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Millmount Tower and Museum and St. Peter’s Church, housing the shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett are also within the town.

St Laurence’s Gate

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Milllmount Boyne Valley Myths & Legends

Loughcrew Cairns; Hill of the Witch Millmount: The Resting Place of Ireland`s First Great Poet Amergin The grandest concentration of Neolithic passage tombs in Ireland can The Martello tower atop Millmount takes pride of place overlooking Drogheda, be found at Loughcrew. Local folklore maintains that the site is the one of Ireland's most picturesque medieval towns. Millmount's history dates back work of the “monster woman” who once ruled the area. Loughcrew’s much further however. Local folklore says that Amergin, the great poet and son name in Irish is Sliabh na Callaí meaning “Hill of the Witch” or “Hags Míl is buried at Millmount. He is said to be the first Milesian to set foot in Ireland, Hill.” The name of the ancient hag was Garavogue, known locally as on the banks of the Boyne, upon which he recited his famous poem. Amergin An Cailleach Bhéara. This witch or hag may have had her origins in the then divided Ireland into two kingdoms for his brother's éremón and Eber, using Celtic goddess Buí, whom we encounter at Knowth in Brú na Bóinne. Millmount to mark the border between north and south. She was a Moon Goddess or Earth Mother. She was a supernatural figure responsible for the landscape; placing large boulders in rivers and From Bronze Age tomb to Norman motte, Millmount has had many incarnations creating rock formations on hillsides. throughout history. It is believed that there may have been a motte set up by Hugh de Lacy when granted the Lordship of Meath in 1172.The Boyne divided Mellifont Abbey Local legend recounts the story of An Cailleach Bhéara jumping from the de Lacy Lordship of Meath and the de Vedron lands in County Louth to the one hill to the next dropping stones from her apron. The fallen stones North. This border still exists today between the counties but at the time it would formed the Cairns we see today. She was attempting this magical feat have meant there were two separate sets of town walls, one either side of the to attain great power and rule over all of Ireland. She was able to drop Boyne. The well preserved tower that graces Millmount today was built in the her cairns of stones on the first three peaks. As she jumped to the early nineteenth century to help protect the country from a potential invasion by fourth hill she missed her mark and fell to her death on her last leap. Napoleon The story claims that she was buried where she fell on the slopes of Patrickstown Hill. Indeed visitors today can sit on the Hag’s Chair at Tholsel, Drogheda 7 Cairn T. Local belief claims that if you make a wish while sitting on this 8 kerbstone the witch will grant it. meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:39 Page 10 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 15:39 Page 11

Heritage Trail 1 Hill of Tara 5 Kells Heritage Town 9 Hill of Slane Heritage and Visitor Centres Tara, the ancient inauguration site of the High Kells is an Irish heritage town. Visitors will see Nearly 1,600 years ago, St Patrick lit the first Trim Visitor Centre Kings of Ireland, is an evocative place celebrated the influence of both a pre-Norman monastic Paschal Fire in Ireland to celebrate the Easter Castle Street, Trim, Co. Meath in myth and legend. From the top of the hill enclosure and a walled Anglo - Norman feast on the Hill of Slane. The Druids on the Tel +353 (0) 46 943 7227 Tracing Meath’s Royal Past there are dramatic views towards the Mourne settlement. The High Crosses, with biblical distant Hill of Tara had forbidden the lighting of and Cooley Mountains in the north east, across scenes and Celtic patterns, represent any fires during the Pagan feast of Feis Temro, Fax +353 (0) 46 943 8053 E [email protected] The spirit of the past is wonderfully alive in Co. Meath today. the Central Plain of Ireland to the Slieve Bloom decorative artifacts of Celtic Christianity. Five the Feast of Tara. Patrick’s act of defiance was Mountains in the southwest and to the meathtourism.ie It is full of mystery and excitement, heartbreak and humour. premier examples can be found in Kells the spark that ignited the flame of Christianity in Dublin/Wicklow Mountains in the south. including the famous Market Cross. Kells is also Ireland. The visitor centre offers the exciting ‘Power & Location Halfway between Dunshaughlin and associated with the Book of Kells, probably the Location North of Slane off the N2 the Glory’ Audio Visual Show which paints a There are high kings and scholarly monks, vikings and Navan off the N3 most famous of illustrated manuscripts. A Open All year. Admission Free vivid picture of the historical background of the Open Access all year. Guided tours mid May - perfect copy of the book is located at the Kells magnificent medieval ruins of Trim. Welcome All normans, castles and crosses, wise fish and singing stones, Cafe serving speciality teas/coffees and mid September. Admission Charge Civic Offices along with other treasures. magical sagas and fabulous fairytales. 10 Brú na Bóinne homemade food all day Mon to Fri 9.30-5.30 Tel +353 (0) 46 902 5903 Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0064 Sat,Sun & bank Holidays 12-5.30 (seasonal) /41 988 0300 Brú na Bóinne - the Palace or Mansion of the Ancient people of Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange) and Loughcrew 6 Loughcrew Cairns Boyne- is the name given to one of the world’s Trim Castle has new opening hours from heritageireland.ie November to March. Guided tour of grounds at most important archaeological landscapes, left us enigmatic monuments, which were built to last forever. worldheritageireland.ie O n t op of the highest hills in Co Meath are some 11am, Monday to Friday. Tickets for these tours dominated by the spectacular prehistoric The mystery of these monuments still draws us to them…to of its oldest monuments, the 5000 year old are available from Trim visitor centre. The castle passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and passage tombs of Loughcrew. Visitors to the itself will be open on Saturday and Sunday, with trace the spirals they carved, to stand in these sacred places 2 Bective Abbey Dowth. In recognition of the international monuments are rewarded not only by the ancient tickets available at the castle gate. The weekday and to share for a moment an ancient view of the world. Founded in 1147, the substantial remains of importance of these monuments and the many tours are organised by Trim Community Historical sites but also by some of the most stunning views Ireland’s second Cistercian monastery still other archaeological features in the area, Tours. The tour includes access to Trim Castle in Ireland. Equinox Dawn - March 21-23 stand. Of the surviving buildings the cloister is UNESCO has designated Brú na Bóinne a grounds finishing with a Medieval Weaponry Your tour through Meath is an experience in living history in a Location East of Oldcastle off the R163 tour at Trim Visitor Centre. the most impressive. The Abbey is wonderfully World Heritage Site. Constructed during the special place where magical things happen. Enjoy. Open all year, free guided tours June to Aug. Neolithic or New Stone Age, the passage tombs situated along the River Boyne with Bective Tel +353 (0) 41 988 0300 Bridge nearby. of Brú na Bóinne are about 5000 years old. For more information check Key available at Loughcrew Coffee Shop Location 15 min from Trim off the R161 Tel +353 (0) 49 854 1356 Location 2km west of Donore Village on L21 discover boynevally.ie or meathtourism.ie Open All year. Admission free heritageireland.ie Open Newgrange - all year. Knowth - Easter to Tel +353 (0) 46 943 7227 worldheritageireland.ie October. Admission charge. Access to Newgrange and Knowth from Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre only. Pre-booking for tour groups (extremely busy during summer months). It is advised to go early in the day. Tel +353 (0) 41 988 0300 heritageireland.ie worldheritageireland.ie Sat Nav coordinates: N 53.694567 W -6.4463

11 Battle of the Boyne Site The Battle of the Boyne was fought on 1st July 1690 (old calendar) between King William III and his father-in-law King James II. At stake Newgrange Battle of the Boyne Site were the English throne, French dominance of Bective Abbey Europe and power in Ireland. Extensive free battle site walks link with the adjacent Boyne Canal Tow-path. Living History black powder Monagha n 3 Trim Castle 7 Donaghmore High Tower & Church musket firing and cavalry demonstrations every St. Mary’s Abbey/Talbot Castle Derr y Dundalk/Belfas t Built by Hugh de Lacy in 1173 this is the largest Donaghmore Round Tower & Church is the Sunday and Bank Holiday in June, July and High Street, Trim, Co. Meath Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. In medieval Cava n site of a church founded by St. Patrick. Later August Tel +353 (0) 46 943 1213 M times, the castle stood like an imposing stone

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Golf

County Louth Golf Club Golf Club Golf Resort Rathcore Golf & Country Club Boyne Valley - home to some of the Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath Baltray, Drogheda, Co. Louth Julianstown, Co. Meath Rathcore, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 948 2100 Tel +353 (0) 41 988 1530 Tel +353 (0) 41 981 1953 Tel +353 (0) 46 954 1855 finest golf courses in all of Ireland E [email protected] E [email protected] Mobile +353 (0) 87 417 8290 [email protected] knightsbrook.com countylouthgolfclub.com Julianstown's 9 hole parkland course is located rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort situated Ranked among the top 10 courses in Ireland, along the R132, excellently maintained Rathcore Golf Course may not be extr long, From the challenging parklands at Headfort, Royal Tara and in the heritage town of Trim, offers superb County Louth received recognition as a throughout and offers a real challenge to even but it will test your game. It has numerous nat- Co. Meath Golf Club, to the historic old links at Laytown & accommodation and an 18-hole championship Championship Links course when selected to the most experienced golfers. We boast five ural springs enabling 12 water features. With golf course designed by former Ryder Cup Bettystown, golfers of all ages and standards will find a course to host the in 2004 and 2009. On the par 4's and four par 3's with lake and many rolling hills, mature trees, and Legend Christy O’Connor Jnr. Challenging and suit their game. Add in well established old favourites at Black Bush, latter occasion it was won by Shane Lowry, difficult bunkers. The course is of flat terrain strong historical background it is a course that creative, the course enjoys a stunning location which received worldwide coverage.The pres- and has shelters on course for our players on can match any for class. The circular clubhouse Ashbourne, Navan and - together with more recent gems with views over undulated fairways, testing ent course designed in 1938 by Tom Simpson. that rainy day. We also have an 18 hole pitch draws its inspiration from the ring forts located such as Killeen Castle, Knightsbrook, Rathcore, Julianstown and greens and demanding water features. Enjoy is laid out in two loops covering 190 acres with and putt course. Club hire, teas and coffees on thecourse - cleverly sunk below the level of Bellewstown - and there is enough variety to whet any golfer’s the contemporary clubhouse with Gulliver’s few holes running in the same direction. It is available. the fairway, only the upper floor is visible. Lounge and Restaurant. Proud to have hosted appetite to stay and play in the Boyne Valley. renowned for the consistent high quality and Under the direction of Mel Flanagan, this the PING Junior 2011. pace of its greens. Founded in 1892 and fondly Kilcock Golf Club course has been moulded by Mick Lyons. referred to as ‘Baltray’ by those familiar with it, Meath offers quality and value to the visiting golfer and you will Gallow, Kilcock, Co. Meath Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club County Louth is a thriving members club Tel +353 (0) 1 628 7592/628 4074 Royal Tara Golf Club be assured of a warm Irish welcome wherever you go. You will renowned for its welcoming athmosphere. Bettystown, Co. Meath find accommodation to match the great golf courses with a E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 41 982 7170 Bellinter, Navan, Co. Meath selection of fine hotels, guest houses and self catering, all within County Meath Golf Club kilcockgolfclub.ie E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 46 902 6868 E [email protected] easy reach of every course in the county. Newtownmoynagh, Trim, Co. Meath Members’ owned Par 72 Parkland course landb.ie originally designed by Eddie Hackett and re- royaltaragolfclub.com Tel +353 (0) 46 943 1463 Laytown and Bettystown, a traditional links with designed by Eddie Connaughton in 2008/ E [email protected] undulating fairways, riveted bunkers and fast Nestling at the base of the historic Hill of Tara, Boyne Valley Links Golf - with Co Louth Golf 2009. USGA standard greens and tees. A countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie greens, is situated on the banks of the River Royal Tara Golf Club is amongst Ireland's most Club, Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club and subtle blend of golf holes including lakes on 3, enjoyable and conveniently located golfing Established in 1898, this lovely parkland course Boyne in the village of Bettystown, with views 5, 6, 13, 14 & 15 along with remodelled fair- retreats. It is reputably one of the finest inland Seapoint Golf Club have great play and stay is located 3km from the historic town of Trim. of the Cooley and Mourne mountains. First ways make this a challenging but fair test. The complexes with 27 holes set in mature park- packages not to be missed. The course offers a fair challenge to all golfers. played in the 1880s, the club was not formally picturesque 3rd, 13th and 15th stand out. A land and slick sandbased greens. All visitors are Tree lined undulating fairways, strategic in existance until 1909. The course has pro- mix of well protected Par 4’s, tempting Par 5’s assured of a warm welcome to a royal golfing bunkering and subtle, well maintained greens duced some of Ireland’s best golfers, notably and testing Par 3’s make this course well gem with terrific facilities. Just 20 minutes from ensure an interesting test of golf for the dis- Ryder Cup golfers - Des Smyth and Philip Visit discoverboynevalley.ie for further details on accommodation, worth a visit. Winner of ALCI Best Landscaped Dublin off junction 7 on the M3. Venue for the cerning golfer. Modern clubhouse with full bar Walton. Top class amateurs include Declan golf and things to do while in the Boyne Valley. Sports Grounds 2012. All Ireland GUI Cups and Shields Finals 2013. and catering facilities. Floodlit driving range Brannigan and John McGinn. Host of the (open until 10.00pm). Leinster Open Seniors Competition 2004.

“North of Dublin, on the coastline east of Drogheda, where the River Boyne meets the , lies a majestic stretch of links land which many golfers travelling to Ireland Knightsbrook Golf Club Headfort Golf Club Seapoint Golf Links Royal Tara Golf Club Kilcock Golf Club Rathcore Golf Club

often overlook. Ashbourne Golf Club Black Bush Golf Course Headfort Golf Club Killeen Castle Navan Golf Club Seapoint Golf Links Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Headfort Old & Headfort New Courses Dunsany, Co. Meath Proudstown, Navan, Co. Meath Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel +353 (0) 1 835 2005 353 (0)1 825 0021 Navan Road, Kells, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 1 689 3000 Tel +353 (0) 46 907 2888 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 2333 In that six or seven mile sweep of E [email protected] E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0146 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] ashbournegolfclub.ie blackbushgolfclub.ie E [email protected] killeencastle.com navangolfclub.ie seapointgolflinks.com 18 Hole golf course (par 72) designed by Seapoint Golf Links open in 1993. The Links land are three courses which provide Ashbourne Golf Club is a challenging and Black Bush Golf Club offers three 18-hole headfortgolfclub.ie Voted Best Parkland Course in the greater Robert J Browne comprising 6800 yards with measures 7000 yards and is constructed on invigorating championship course located golf courses set on 186 acres of beautiful Located near the town of Kells, Headfort Golf Dublin area in the Golf Digest Ireland 2013 large sand based greens in undulating ground 260 acres of linksland. The closing holes are golfers with everything they could just 15 mins from Dublin Airport and 30 parkland with strategically placed bunkers Club is an outstanding 36-hole parkland facility Top 100 Courses. Rose to world-wide promi- and water hazards which test the skills of all bordered by the beach and offer magnificent mins from Dublin City. Designed by Declan and a few water hazards. It will please and set against the stunning backdrop of Headfort nence as host of The . Also wish for in a trip: championship categories of golfers. It is designed in two loops views of the Irish Sea and the Mountains of Branigan Design in association with Ryder test experienced players. The lush fairways house. Headfort Old, opened in 1928, is one of host venue to the Ladies Irish Open 2010- with 9 holes within the racetrack which gives Mourne. The beauty of links is that we are Cup star Des Smyth, the course presents a lined with mature trees lead to sand based the best examples of a traditional parkland 2012. Set in historic grounds of a 12th century golf, characterful golf and the the effect of heath land with mounds and low open 365 days a year. We are one of only 150 fair but stern and enjoyable test and a greens that are playable all year providing for course in Ireland with superb trees gracing its Norman castle, this spectacular 600 acre estate level trees. The back nine are set in typical Links Courses in the world. Visit Seapoint and friendliest of welcomes.” friendly, informal atmosphere in the club- an enjoyable round of golf in an ideal setting. fairways and greens. Headfort New is a splen- is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf house. did course set among ancient woodland with Course with world class golf and practice facili- parkland surrounded by mature trees. Situated take up the challenge on what is truly a Links native and Asiatic specimens criss-crossing the ties. It also houses Europe's only Dave Pelz on 180 acre grounds alongside Navan with a difference. Matt Cooper – Golf Writer, Bellewstown Golf Course River Blackwater. Ranked among the top ten Scoring Game School. Racecourse, its fantastic greens are rated Featured on www.skysports.com/golf/news Bellewstown, Co. Meath parkland courses, it was designed by Ryder among the best in the country. Golf Writer Matt Cooper travels to Ireland to try out the Tel +353 (0) 41 988 2757 Cup hero Christy O'Connor Jnr. Boyne Valley Links E [email protected] bellewstowngolf.com Bellewstown is a challenging, but fair golf course suitable for all levels of golfing abili- ty. The course boasts USGA greens, mature trees and many exciting water features and 11 Killeen Castle breathtaking views up to the Mourne 12 mountains and over the Boyne Valley. Relax in the warm and friendly clubhouse for light refreshments.

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Walking & Cycling Canal Walk Forest Walks Heritage Town Walks Historic Town Walks

Royal Canal Way Loughcrew Cairns Athboy Heritage Trail Kells Historic Trail The Pathways of the Boyne valley The Royal Canal Way is a 77km, long There is a walk to Loughcrew Cairns and a The Athboy heritage trail is a looped route and This is a self guided historic trail with 15 points distance walking trail. It is divided into 7 guiding service for visits to the Cairns is takes approximately 25 minutes, commencing at marked by the heritage green plaques and sections each representing a half days walk- Boyne Valley’s rich culture, heritage, myths and legends, flora available during the Summer months. Call St. James RC Church and includes: 1. St. James information panels providing an insight into ing. The trail starts at Ashtown, Dublin (lock 041 9880 300 for details. Also Church, 2. Old Darnley Lodge Hotel, 3. Church of monastic Kells and other significant points in and fauna are to be experienced along these 3 heritage walking 10) and ends in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. loughcrew.com Ireland Grounds, 4. The Metal Footbridge, 5. the history of Kells. routes. Visit discoverboynevalley.ie/meathtourism.ie, or call The Royal Canal Way passes through Co. Engine House of the Railway Station, 6. The Fair 00353 (0) 46 909 7060 for a brochure on walking. Meath at Enfield and you can join the route Green, 7. The Mail, 8. The Bridge, 9. Macra hall, 1. Kells Town Hall, 2. Monastic Site, 3. St. Balrath Wood here. Some interesting features are Enfield 10. School, 11. Market House, 12. Remains of Colmcille’s House, 4. St. Colmcille’s Well, Harbour and Moyvalley tree lined stretch. Balrath Wood, near Navan, was once part of Athboy Castle, 13. The Waxie Dargle. 5. People’s Park, 6. Ring Fort, 7. Monastic Site, The route can be wet and muddy, so take the larger Somerville estate. A good time to Churchyard Wall, 8. Bective Square, 3 Heritage Walking Routes care. visit Balrath is in late Summer/early Autumn 9. Presbyterian Church, 10. Parnell Park, Castletown Kilpatrick Trail when there are plenty of leaves and some 11. Old Courthouse, 12. Market Cross, 13. St. Kells Girley Bog Eco Walk is a 3.5 mile waymarked National For more information see OSI Discovery fruits /nuts on the trees and some wildflowers Castletown Kilpatrick and the surrounding area John’s Cemetary, 14. Headfort Bridge, 15. Kells Loop covering forest and bogland located on the N52 to Series Sheet 50, Guide to the Royal Canal of still in bloom. Spring and Summer are also boasts a number of historical sites and places of town Hall. Mullingar just 5 km from Kells on the left hand side. The loop Ireland - The Waterways Service & Inland good times, especially to see woodland interest. Castletown Old Church and Graveyard, Croppies Monument at Mullins Cross, Father takes approximately 1 hr 30 mins and requires walking boots. Waterways Association of Ireland. Visit wildflowers in their natural habitat. Navan Points of Pride Walk waterwaysireland.org or walkingireland.ie Location Murphy’s Memorial, Drakestown, Croppies Bicentenary Monument, George’s Cross old RIC This walking tour of Navan is designed to Balrath Wood is located just off the N2 on the Boyne Ramparts Heritage Walk from Navan to Stackallen Barracks, Mountainstown House, Kilshine Old showcase the best of Navan’s heritage with R153 for Navan (only approx. 35 km from Church and Graveyard, Fletcherstown Church, reference to the Town’s rich historical past and Bridge is 8km each way. Along this linear stretch there are Dublin). (situated 10km from Navan / 10km Clongill Churchyard, Clongill Castle, Raffin Fort, more recent developments. It is a celebration interpretive panels providing interesting facts to help the walker from Slane). For more information, visit Croppies graves Cross Guns, Mitchelstown Old of the people, the architecture and the culture meath.ie enjoy the beauty of the Boyne Valley. Carpark located on the Churchyard, Killary Old Churchyard, Knock Old of Navan. Commencing at Solstice Arts Centre R153 in Navan. Graveyard, Plaque to C Y O’Connor the walk is 4km long and at a leisurely pace it Littlewood Forest, Slane Gravelmount, Castletown New Church. can be completed in approximately two hours. A Path Well Worn Booklet and audio guide available at Solstice Littlewood Forest is located on the N2 Collon Trim Castle River Walk provides a glimpse of life in the middle Arts Centre. Road, 1 mile from Slane Village and provides a ages in Trim. The walk is a linear walk commencing at Trim Visitors should respect the facilities, the flora Duleek Heritage Trail fantastic amenity for walkers. The forest covers and fauna, keep dogs under strict control Is a town trail with lots of heritage and stepping Castle and takes approximately 30 minutes along well marked 28 hectares (70 acres). Today it comprises a and co-operate in keeping the areas free stones through time. Duleek began as an early Slane Historic Trail pathways to Newtown. varied mix of conifer and broadleaved tree from litter, or if walking in a wooded area, Christian monastic settlement. St Patrick estab- The Slane Historic Trail is a self guided historic species. In 2010, a series of directional posts refrain from lighting fires. Wear walking lished a bishopric here about 450 AD, which he trail with 18 points marked by the heritage and information panels detailing the flora, boots, bring rain gear and fluid. Leave only placed in the care of St Cianan on November 24, green plaques and information panels fauna and history were installed to create an footprints and take only memories... 489. 1. Courthouse, 2. ’s House, 3. providing an exploration of Slane’s vibrant interesting 30 minute walk. Parochial House, 4. Lime Tree, 5. St Cianan’s RC historic past. Church, 6. Larrix St and Kingsgate, 7. St Mary’s Points of interest include: 1. Slane Cottages; Abbey, 8. Duleek Wayside Cross, 9. Duleek House, 2. Catholic Church, 3. The Old School, Boyne Ramparts Heritage Walk 10. Duleek Commons, 11. Berford Cross, 12. 4. 1798 Monument, 5. Hill of Slane, 6. Rock Nanny Bridges, 13. Coach House or ‘The Building’. House - Village ‘Square’, 7. Conyngham Arms Hotel, 8. Church of Ireland, 9. Georgian Dunshaughlin Heritage Trail House, 10. Dean Cogan House, 11. Millers’ Row, 12. Slane Mill, 13. Gothic Gate, 14. Gate 1.Library (formally St. Patricks Roman Catholic Lodge, 15. Georgian House, 16. Parochial Church), 2. Norman Motte, 3.St. Patrick’s Hall - Old house, 17. Site of Erasmus Smith School, National School, 4. Supple House Piers, 5. Supple 18. Slane Cottages House, 6. Garda Station, 7. Courthouse, 8. Nelson’s Academy (Ivy House), 9.Turnpike Toll House, 10. Old Sales Market (Beside Gogans),11. Arms Battle of the Boyne - Oldbridge Estate Hotel, 12.St. Secundinus Church (St. Seachnaill’s Walks Church), 13. Gallows Hill, 14. The Croppies Grave, Starting from Oldbridge House, over 4 kms of Slane Electric Bikes 15. The Lagore Crannog, 16. Trevet Church & walks take you along grass and gravel through Graveyard, 17. Union Workhouse & Famine the Oldbridge Estate to join with the Boyne Graveyard. Canal Tow-path. Walks are self guiding and free of charge. Several orientation signs on site Mullaghmeen Forest Moynalty Heritage Trail highlight aspects of the battle, specimen trees and nature on the Estate. All walks are marked Situated 8 km from Oldcastle, Mullaghmeen The Moynalty Heritage Trail is 20 minutes linear with colour coded way markers. Parking is has 1,000 acres of forest. Picnics can be route around Ireland’s Tidiest Village enjoyed and there are long and short walks available at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor depending on level of fitness. Mullaghmeen 1. Stone Cross, 2. RC Church and Mass Stone, Centre. For walking route maps visit Forest is a state forest and provides 14 miles 3. Donore Hoard, 4. Moynalty House Gatelodge, battleoftheboyne.ie of roadway for the walker. It leads to the 5. National Boys School, 6. Old Forge, 7. Police highest point in County Westmeath (894ft.) Barracks, 8. Milestone, 9. National Girls School, 10. Midwife’s House, 11. Muintir na Tire Hall, Gormanston/ Trail Location: 12. Church of Ireland, 13. Battle of Salford Bridge, Commencing from the CityNorth Hotel’s Explore at leisure the From Oldcastle, take the Castlepollard road 14. Garryard Wood, 15. Protestant School, grounds and taking in the quaint rural villages of past Millbrook to the first Y junction where a 16. Crochawella. Gormanston and Stamullen, these walking trails gentle winding pathways right turn off the main road should be taken. (which can also be enjoyed on bicycles - hired Follow this road until you pass Katsy Trim Historic Trail from the hotel) feature a number of fascinating Browne's on the right and take a left turn hidden heritage gems which guests can read Follow the green heritage signs around Trim immediately after this shop. The forest is on about on the hotel’s new comprehensive commencing at the Trim Visitor Centre taking this road so keep driving until the main Heritage Trail Map. The Gormanston route can approx. 60 mins. 1. Trim Visitor Centre, 2. St. entrance gate is seen on the right. also be enjoyed with an audio guided tour with Patrick’s Church, 3. Wellington Monument, highlights that include details of a prehistoric salt 4. Dublin Gate, 5. Trim Castle, 6. Maudlin’s works and Bronze Age landscape! Free heritage Other Walks include: Cemetary, 7. Echo Gate, 8. Priory of St. John the trail map and MP3 audio guide from CityNorth Sli na Slainte Walks Baptist, 9. Tomb of the Jealous Man and Woman, Hotel. - irishheart.ie 10. Newtown Cathedral, 11. Victorine Friary, 12. 13 Oldbridge Estate walk near Slane - Newtown Church, 13. Navan Gate, 14. Athboy 14 battleoftheboyne.ie Gate, 15. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 16. The Old Gaol, 17. St. Mary’s Abbey, 18. Yellow Steeple, 19. Sheepgate, 20. The Cannon, 21. Courthouse, 22. Trim Visitor Centre meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:46 Page 16 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 16:25 Page 17

Horse Racing Racing Calendar

Fairyhouse Racecourse Ratoath, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 1 825 6167 Fairyhouse Racecourse E [email protected] Ratoath, Co. Meath twitter @fairyhouse Tel +353 (0) 1 825 6167 fairyhouse.ie E [email protected] Home of the Irish Grand National, Ireland's most fairyhouse.ie valuable handicap steeple-chase with a prize fund January 1 Thursday Chasing the Wind of €250,000. First run in 1870, it has be- come a key date in the Irish sporting calendar. Public bar/ 11 Sunday restaurant and suites available for meetings and 21 Wednesday Meath is famous for the wonderful horses it produces. The functions. 31 Saturday reason being, experience in horsemanship from breeding, February 21 Saturday breaking, livery and training. Lessons and trekking for all April 5 -7 Sun-Mon Easter Festival ages and standards are available in the centres here. Proudstown Road, Navan, Co. Meath 22 Wednesday Tel +353 (0) 46 902 1350 May 28 Thursday Where else to go racing than in County Meath. There is E [email protected] June 10 Wednesday navanracecourse.ie plenty of choice. National Hunt and Flat racing is regularly July 1 Wednesday held at Fairyhouse (home of the Irish Grand National) and 17 Race meetings on a Superb NH Track, Fine 5 Sunday Bellewstown (for over 300yrs). Navan Racecourse is one of Dining, Entertainment after Racing. Group Discounts, Tailored Packages, Membership Only September 29 Tuesday the finest possible tests for National Hunt horses. Laytown €125.00. Admissions €10 - €15.00. Join us on October 10 Saturday is a unique event where the horses race on the beach. Facebook or Twitter November 4 Wednesday 18 Wednesday Laytown Races 28-29 Sat-Sun Prem Jump Laytown, Co. Meath December 19 Saturday Tel +353 (0) 41 984 2111 E [email protected] Ireland’s Unique Race Meeting, Laytown is Laytown Races famous for its annual strand races, the only Laytown, Co. Meath official strand races remaining in Europe and is a Tel +353 (0) 41 982 2111 wonderful day out. E [email protected]

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Bloodstock Sales January 24 Saturday Tattersalls Ireland February 15 Sunday Tattersalls International Horse Trials & March 1 Sunday Country Fair Racing 2015 15 Sunday Ratoath, Co. Meath For information on Race Fixtures 28 Saturday Tel +353 (0) 1 886 4300 for 2015 visit April 18 Saturday E [email protected] or May 17 Sunday [email protected] fairyhouse.ie tattersalls.ie or tattshorsetrials.ie navanracecourse.ie June 13 Saturday July 10 Friday The World’s Largest NH Bloodstock Auctioneers bellewstownraces.ie and home to the Tattersalls International Horse meathtourism.ie September 5 Saturday Trials & Country Fair. See events listing pages 25 26 Saturday - 27. October 7 Wednesday Thundering hooves and pounding 21 Wednesday Equine Holidays November 8 Sunday 22 Sunday hearts... Newrath Stud & Luxury December 5 Saturday Self-Catering Mews 13 Sunday Newrath, Slane, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 41 988 4764 E [email protected] newrathstud.com Bellewstown Races Luxury self catering accomodation & Equine Bellewstown, Co. Meath Farm - the ultimate experience from stunning Oracle Tel +353 (0) 41 984 2111 accommodation to watching thoroughbred bellewstownraces.ie horses being trained or walking the grounds of the equine farm. Set on 104 acres of rolling July TBC Fri-Sat (evening) meadows overlooking the hills of Slane, Tara & August TBC Wed-Thur (evening) Skryne. The self-catering Mews are set in an oval courtyard with marble floors throughout and an abundance of light from glazed screens Laytown Strand Races 15 overlooking the countryside. 16

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Gardens Boyne Valley Garden Trail 2015 Killineer House and Gardens Rokeby Hall Garden Centres By Appointment Gardens Drogheda, Co. Louth Grangebellew, Dunleer, Co. Louth The Boyne Valley Garden Trail is delighted to Rokeby Hall Tel +353 (0) 41 983 8563 Tel +353 (0) 86 864 4228 introduce gardens in urban and rural settings that [email protected] Boyne Garden Centre E [email protected] rokeby.ie will open to the public by appointment. Please Ardcalf, Slane, Co. Meath boynevalleygardentrail.com www.killineerhouse.ie GPS 53.805973, -6.349411 contact the owners directly before visiting. GPS 53.734229, -6.376233 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 4350 Face Book: Boyne Valley Garden Trail Built by renowned Irish architect, Francis E [email protected] The early 19th century gardens have formal Bramley Cottage Johnston, in the 18th century as a neoclassical boynegardencentre.ie paths descending from terraces and lawns to a home for Richard Robinson, Archbishop of The Rath, Killsallaghan, Co. Meath The Boyne Valley Garden Trail in the historic counties of Meath and GPS 53.745183, -6.577892 woodland garden with walks surrounding the Armagh and designed by Thomas Cooley. Tel +353 (0) 87 683 9520 Boyne Garden Centre is nestled in the country- Louth, consists of 11 historic gardens, 3 garden centres and 5 'Open attractive lake and summer house. Original 1.5 Rokeby is an elegant example of beautiful E [email protected] side just outside the village of Slane. The by Appointment' gardens in rural and urban settings. acre walled garden with vegetables, fruit trees detailing which remains unchanged to this day. janemccorkellandscape.ie Garden Centre is situated within our mature and herbaceous border. In 2013 it was awarded the An Taisce Ellison A one acre family garden which is evolving over landscaped garden, where visitors may get award for restoration of its Turner Conservatory. a period of 10 years since the restoration of the The rich heritage of the Boyne Valley is reflected in gardens that Open: Feb 1- 20, May 4- 14, June 1 - 16 and inspiration for their own gardens. We are fam- Bus parking, child friendly renovated 1700's farm house. The garden is a August 18 - 30. ily run business stocking an extensive range of date as far back as the 17th century. Each garden member hosts series of rooms and large perennial borders Open: May 1- 31, Monday - Saturday, 10.00- plants at very competitive prices. We specialise events in their gardens, including walks, charity fêtes, plants sales, Fee: € 6 garden. designed by 6 times gold medal Bloom winner 2.00. August 22 - 30, daily including Sundays, in ‘Cottage Garden’ perennials, with emphasis outdoor theatre, music and much more. Check website for details. and owner Jane McCorkrell. Bus parking, child 10.00 - 2.00. September 1 - 30, Monday to on ‘home grown’ Irish plants. Bus parking, Francis Ledwidge Museum friendly. Open June to Mid July. Contact owner Saturday, 10.00 -2.00. Booking is not required tea/coffee by arrangement, child friendly, Janeville, Slane, Co. Meath for appointments. Become a 'Friend of the Boyne Valley Garden Trail' and get free for individuals or small groups at the above times. guide dogs only. Tel +353 (0) 41 982 4544 Bookings must be made outside of these dates. admission to all gardens for one year. Enquire at a garden on the E [email protected] Open: 1 March - 30 Sept, 9.30 - 6.00, College Hill House Fee: €5 for adults and children are free. Groups trail or on [email protected] francisledwidge.com Monday-Saturday, Sundays 2.00 - 6.00, Braystown, Slane, Co. Meath of 8 or larger please phone or email to book. GPS 53.707104, -6.527456 1 October - 28 February, weekends only. Tel +353 (0) 41 972 0098 The World War One poet, Francis Ledwidge E [email protected] Historic Garden Sonairte Eco Centre and Gardens Ratoath Garden Centre & Gardens was born and raised in this cottage. His rural collegehillhouse.com poetry was influenced by the flora and fauna of The Ninch, Laytown, Co. Meath Raystown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath These gardens are opened at set times during the year. Groups should Built in 1826, the house was the former his native Slane. The cottage is a perfect Tel +353 (0) 41 982 7572 Tel +353 (0) 1 825 6678 parochial house for Rathkenny parish. The book in advance. Most gardens can offer tea/ coffee by arrangement example of a 19th century labourers cottage E [email protected] E [email protected] gardens is set in 3 acres of landscaped gardens. in advance. and house artefacts from the period and sonairte.ie and Face Book ratoathgardencentre.ie Bus parking, tea/ coffee by arrangement, child memorabilia from World War One. The GPS 53.532146, -6.42569 GPS 53.703211, -6.2677 friendly, dogs allowed on leads. gardens to the rear are a haven in spring time Balrath House and Courtyard Battle of the Boyne, Oldbridge House A great place for a family day out. Home to an Ratoath Garden Centre is a garden centre in a with daffodils, bluebells and primroses. In Navan, Co. Meath and Gardens 18th century organic walled garden, nature garden. Half of our space is taken up with summer the roses and other cottage garden Collon House Tel +353 (0) 41 982 5749 Drogheda, Co. Meath trail along the River Nanny and a Bee Museum. planted borders. We now have one of the flowers are in full bloom. Bus parking, child Collon, Co. Louth Tel +353 (0) 41 980 9950 The Sunflower Cafe and Eco Shop have a wide largest show gardens in Ireland which owner balrathcourtyard.com friendly. Tel +353 (0) 87 235 5645 E [email protected] selection of products available. The centre runs John Lord maintains to a high standard. John GPS 53.650663, -6.479416 E [email protected] battleoftheboyne.ie Open: March - Oct, 10.00 - 5.00, 7 days week. gardening and other courses and craft and has a free talk on the second Saturday of every Balrath House & Courtyard, County Meath is a collonhouse.com GPS 53.722910, -6.414290 Oct - March, 10.00- 3.30 pm, 7 days a week. food fairs all year round. Bus parking, tea month during summer. John gives monthly superb Georgian family home built in c. 1760 - /coffee by arrangement, child friendly, dogs talks on our borders as they develop. Bus Built in 1740, the house has been appointed as a Restored Walled Garden with unique sunken Fee: adults € 3, seniors/students € 2, family € 6. Beaulieu House & Gardens the traditional architecture of which echoes a allowed on leads. parking, child friendly, Tea/ coffee available. guest house with Georgian interiors. The gardens Octagon Garden. Peach House, herbaceous sense of the past. The farmyard is traditional are surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. border, dog kennels and an exhibition about Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10.30 - 5.00pm, Open: Summer, Monday-Sunday 10.0 - 6.00, with stone out-houses, a Coach House, with Loughcrew House and Gardens Period planting has been restored with a sunken historic gardens in the Bothy are all part of the February to December. Winter, Monday- Sunday 10.00 - 5.00. many original features lovingly restored into 4 Oldcastle, Co. Meath box parterre with topiary. The ornamental garden visitor experience at Oldbridge. Tea Room star self catering accommodation. The gardens Tel +353 (0) 49 854 1356 Fee: Free has whit phlox, delphiniums,agapanthus, located in the Garden is open all year selling Riverlane Nurseries, Roristown Lodge are set in 1.5 acres surrounded by 20.5 acres on E [email protected] dahlais, asters, golden rudbeckia. The courtyard delicious fare. Walks through the battle site and Trim, Co. Meath the River Nanny. loughcrew.com St. Mary's Abbey gardens is home to hostas. A greek style summer- along the Boyne Canal located on site. Tel +353 (0) 87 636 3506 house provides a restful vantage point. In 2013 Open: Jan 9 - Feb 3, May 1 - June 9 daily from GPS 53.787672, -7.146066 Trim, Co. Meath E [email protected] Open: All year except Christmas & New Year. Collon House won an An Taisce Ellison Award for 9am - 1pm. The result of years of restoration can be seen in Tel +353 (0) 87 205 7176 riverlane.ie restoration. Bus parking, tea/coffee by arrange- Fee: Adult €8 - OAP/Students/Children €4. Fee: Gardens are free of charge, Admission the stunning garden, comprising of a E [email protected] GPS 53.535564, -6.83556 ment, dogs on leads. Open by appointment only. charges apply to the Visitor Centre. magnificent yew walk, a walled garden, a canal GPS 53.556508, -6.789578 Riverlane Nurseries is a retail plant nursery Barmeath Castle and a parterre. Also to be explored are a Across the River Boyne from the castle are the located outside the heritage town of Trim. We Forest Edge Dunleer, Co. Louth Beaulieu House and Gardens woodland walks, adventure centre and coffee ruins of the 12th-century Augustinian St grow extensive range of herbaceous perennials Stameen, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel +353 (0) 041 685 1205 Drogheda, Co. Meath shop. Mary's Abbey. In 1415 part of the abbey was and many cottage garden plants. We exhibit at Tel +353 (0) 87 411759 barmeath-castle.com Tel +353 (0) 41 983 8557 Open: 7 days a week year round. Weekdays converted into a fine manor house by Sir John lost of shows, including Bloom and are sliver E [email protected] E [email protected] Battle of the Boyne, oldbridge House GPS 53.823152, -6.337824 10.00 - 5.00, weekends 11.00 - 5.00. Coffee Talbot, then viceroy of Ireland; it came to be gilt and gold medal winners there. Bus parking, & Gardens beaulieuhouse.ie known as Talbot Castle. The castle played an child friendly, dogs allowed on leads. forestedge.ie 18th century gardens designed by Thomas Fee: Adults: €6 OAP: €5 Children: €3 Group: GPS: 53.732466, -6.292419 important role in the educational history of A small prize winning town garden comprising Wright. Specimen azaleas and rhododendrons €5 Family (2 adults, up to 4 children): €20 Open: March - Sept, Monday - Saturday, Trim in the eighteenth and nineteenth of a woodland glade, paths, ponds, tree ferns, amongst the array of beautiful shrubs to be 18th century walled garden with a vibrant Family Season Ticket: €65 Tour Guide: €20 10.00 - 6.00, Sundays 12.00 - 5.30. Oct - Feb, centuries when it was the Diocesan School, leading to an orangery in a beautiful and seen. Monterey pines and mature cedars herbaceous border thought to be the longest in Single Season Ticket: €40 Wednesday - Saturday, 10.00 - 5.00. known as the Latin School. It was here that the peaceful setting. A congenial ambience is abound in the woodland walks. The artificial Ireland, Situated on the banks of the River Duke of Wellington and Sir William Rowan created by an eclectic array of plants, flowers, lake made to resemble a river and ornamental Boyne, the house is one of the earliest examples Listoke Gardens Hamilton were educated. The walled garden shrubs, trees, especially roses, hostas, ferns and bridge are typical of Wright's work. The archery of an unfortified house in Ireland. The Great Hall Drogheda, Co. Louth runs down to the river and has some fine acers. Bus parking, child friendly. By grounds is one of the oldest examples in Ireland at Beaulieu provides a stunning setting for a Tel +353 (0) 41 983 2265 shrubs and trees. Child friendly, dogs allowed appointment from May to October. today. The 4 acre walled garden is almost back wedding, celebratory drinks party, banquet, or GPS: 53.748508, -6345978 on leads. to its original creation of 120 years ago. concert and our walled garden offers many a picturesque location for photographs, or a family Beautiful Edwardian gardens and woodland Open: Feb 9th - 13th & 16th - 20th , March Tankardstown House Open: 1 - 31 May, 1- 9 June, 9.00 - 1.00 and picnic. Accommodation open from 6th May, walk. Film locations for Asterix and Obelix 2nd -6th, March 13th - 17th , July 13th -26th , Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath Heritage Week in August and by appointment 2015 - 1st October, 2015. Events planned in movie starring Gerard Depardieu. Home to August 17th - 31st, September 1st - 6th ( Tues Tel +353 (0) 41 982 4621 Listoke Gardens outside of these dates. 2015, include Drogheda Arts Festival on May many feathered ducks, hens and doves. Bus - Sun. 10.00 - 6.00) and 21st - 25th- Mondays E [email protected] Fee: € 5. Bank Holiday. Bus parking, Tea/ Coffee by parking, tea/ coffee by arrangement, child - Sundays , 10.00 – 6.00. tankardstown.ie arrangement, Dogs allowed on leads. friendly. Collon House Fee: € 5.00, € 2.00 child/ student/ OAP. Set on an 80 acre estate, Tankardstown House Open: 1 June - 4 September, except for parties of Open: 1st May - end of August, including comprises an 18th century manor house for 10 or more, prior booking is necessary. Monday Heritage Week. Enquire with owners. overnight guests and chic courtyard suites. In the to Friday, 11.00 - 5.00. July and August, Fee: Enquire with owners. Groups by lower courtyard dining is available in the rest- weekends only 1.00 -5.00 and by appointment appointment only. aurants. The parkland, walled pleasure gardens at other times of the year (for groups more than and kitchen garden supply the restaurants with 10). vegetables, salads and herbs.Bus parking, tea/ Fee: €10 per person. Free for under 16s. coffee/ lunch available, child friendly, dogs 17 allowed on leads. Open day: Wednesday 15th 18 May 2014, by appointment at all other times.

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Crafts

Slane Craft Collective Jo’s Jewels Rose Cottage Painted Furniture SuziKay Soy Candles Jan Muyllaert, Instrument Maker Johanna Melia Martina Farrell Suzanne Mulholland Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath Slane Craft Collective, Slane Craft Collective, Slane Craft Collective, Tel +353 (0) 46 902 9722 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath Mobile +353 (0) 86 8857558 E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 E [email protected] slanecraftcollective.com Mob +353 (0) 86 161 4961 Mob +353 (0) 85 756 2862 Mob +353 (0) 87 959 5747 irishharps.net slanecraftcollective.blogspot.com E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] facebook.com/Slane Craft Collective slanecraftcollective.com Available by appointment slanecraftcollective.com slanecraftcollective.com An award winning craft retail outlet in the stunning historic village of Slane. The members facebook.com/Jo’s Jewels Jan Muyllaert has been making stringed of the collective work as a co-operative with a single vision of making and producing crafts Martina enjoys bringing an old piece of furniture facebook.com/SuzikayDesigns Johanna has been working with jewellery since instruments for over 30 years. His Irish harps in Ireland, and providing an accessible platform to original design. It offers a unique show- SuziKay Soy Candles are all blended and poured 1995. She started off as an apprentice in a to life. She upcycles furniture using a variety of are known world wide for their quality and case of local craft and design: ceramics, glass, wood, pewter, photography, fine art, textiles, jeweller’s shop and worked her way up to techniques, from the smooth finish of satin or by hand in small batches. They are made using sound. Native Irish wood is used. Carving and jewellery, knitwear and greeting cards. We also offer ongoing classes and regular in store management level. Johanna started making eggshell, to a high gloss shine, or a vintage chalk only soy wax which is 100% natural, renewable, inlay work can also be carried out on items demonstrations. Check our website for updates. Call in and meet the makers. Available 7 jewellery as a hobby but it has now become her paint with beautiful waxed finish. From chairs to non-toxic and biodegradable so not only are other than instruments. Current waiting list Thomas Diem Pottery Juniper Lily days a week - Mon-Sat 10-6pm and Sun & Bank Holiday 11-5pm passion. Johanna hopes you enjoy her jewellery dressers, pieces are transformed and are hand they environmentally friendly, they are also clean applies until august 2015. Amg Arts Colette Gough Ink Drawings as every piece is different and unique painted to the highest standard. Martina can burning and not harmful to you. The candles are fragranced with only pure essential oils which are Ann Gorman Slane Craft Collective, create bespoke pieces to suit your individual taste and unique to your home. natural aromatic oils extracted from flowers, Pats Art Studio – Crafts Slane Craft Collective, 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath Juniper Lily herbs and various other plants. SuziKay Soy 1 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 Helen Tully Siobhán Van den Berg Pewter Candles do not use any synthetic fragrances or Tel +353 (0)087 2445 246 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 008 Mob +353 (0) 87 615 2514 Slane Craft Collective, dyes. In addition to the standard size candles and E [email protected] Mob +353(0)87 4199255 E [email protected] 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath Slane Craft Collective, wax melts Suzanne makes a range of quirky patsartstudio.ie E [email protected] slanecraftcollective.com Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath candles in repurposed teacups and sugar bowls. slanecraftcollective.com amg-arts.com facebook.com/ColetteGoughCraft Mob +353 (0) 86 246 9881 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 facebook.com/patsartstudio E [email protected] Mob +353 (0) 83 044 293 Located in Slane Arty Quarter, Pat, a local Ann Gorman is a Textile and Paper Artist, who Freehand ink drawings on canvas using a rich SuziKay Textiles slanecraftcollective.com E [email protected] artist, paints and exhibits his works in a is also a recent graduate from the National gamut of colour. Traditional and contempo- Kathleen Mulholland facebook.com/Helen Anne Tully slanecraftcollective.com friendly, inviting studio. The works include a College of Art and Design where she obtained rary celtic designs inspired by ‘The Book of Slane Craft Collective, broad selection of oil paintings and drawings a BDes (Hons) in Textile Design (Specializing in Kells’. Also figurative illustrations based on Helen Tully studied graphics at Limerick School Siobhán is an artist, designer and crafter 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath with local themes from his excursions further Embroidery). She enjoys exploring and working Irish myth and legend. Commissions taken. of Art & Design and works in mixed media. Her specialising in pewter. Her beautiful designs and Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 afield. Landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes with a wide range of different mediums. She paintings are abstract, working in vivid colour products range from large scale wall pieces to Mob +353 (0) 87 638 7387 Slane Hand Painted Furniture Willow Farm Ceramics are included, as are figures and a variety of has been told her work 'brings alive a dream- Crafty So & So Designs and textures, and incorporates handmade frames, notebooks, and free standing pieces. E [email protected] themed works. Pat invites you to visit, to like quality', using vivid colours, intense detail Jillian Gott paper, fabric, stitch and poetry. In contrast her She has developed a unique nontoxic process for slanecraftcollective.com and 'attractive' chaos. Slane Craft Collective, pen and ink drawings are highly detailed. She is her pewter work and her designs are inspired by facebook.com/SuzikayDesigns browse and to chat with no obligation. 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath influenced by nature, and in particular the nature, Celtic knot work and animals. Kathleen has a real passion for textiles and Bee Free Kids Clothing Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 Neolithic tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and loves working with colour and texture. Her Seamus Cassidy Caoimhe Tuthill Mob +353 (0) 85 817 1535 Dowth. Her pieces have an ethereal, almost Woodturner & Cabinetmaker Slane Hand Painted Furniture range of handbags, aprons and notebooks are A finely crafted work of beauty Slane Craft Collective, E [email protected] slanecraft- mystical feel. The Juniper Lily range also The Carthouse, Gilltown, Martina Farrell all made by hand with most of her handbags 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath collective.com facebook.com/slane includes handmade cards, vintage noticeboards Beauparc, Navan, Co. Meath Slane Craft Collective, being one off pieces. Handbags can also be Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 craft collective and Christmas decorations and she is constantly Tel/Fax +353 (0) 41 982 5032 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath made to order or made using a client’s fabric. Mob +353 (0) 87 241 9315 Crafty So & So is a design label by artist, designing new products to extend her range. Mobile +353 (0) 86 871 0710 Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 SuziKay notebooks and diaries are manu- E [email protected] designer and maker Jillian Gott. The collection E seamuscassidy01@ eircom.net Mob +353 (0) 85 756 2862 factured and printed in Ireland and hand slanecraftcollective.com of handmade, unique pieces includes funct- Kierton Crafts seamuscassidy.ie E [email protected] covered using a wide selection of fabrics. beefree.ie ional and decorative work; eccentric creatures, Colm and Pauline Meehan slanecraftcollective.com meathcrafts.ie Crafty So & So Designs facebook.com/beefreekidsclothing original wall hangings, funky babywear and Kathleen takes great joy in her craft and hopes Slane Craft Collective, Martina enjoys bringing an old piece of furniture Available Tue-Sat 10am-6pm vintage inspired brooches and decorations. Use that her customers will love the finished The award winning Bee Free Kids Clothing is a 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath to life. She upcycles furniture using a variety of Unique furniture commissions in a of vintage, contemporary and hand dyed product as much as she loves creating it. range of clothing and accessories, designed techniques, from the smooth finish of satin or contemporary style. Artistic and functional fabric, embroidery, appliqué, print, paint and Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 with children’s amazing imagination and adven- eggshell, to a high gloss shine, or a vintage chalk woodturned and sculptural forms available collage, produce new colourful and exciting Mob +353 (0) 86 847 2378 Willow Farm Ceramics turous spirit in mind, made to help not hinder paint with beautiful waxed finish. From chairs to from his studio-gallery 5 minutes drive from objects of Arts and Crafts with an endearingly Mob +353 (0) 86 2781718 Lucy O’Gorman adventure, tree climbing and puddle jumping! dressers, pieces are transformed and are hand Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange). charming, quirky look, which ensures that each E [email protected] The Bee Free range uses beautiful, soft, cosy painted to the highest standard. Martina can Slane Craft Collective, piece has a truly bespoke feel. Jillian also runs slanecraftcollective.com anti pil fleece. Dresses, ponchos, hoodies & create bespoke pieces to suit your needs. 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath on going children and adult classes in store at facebook.com/Kierton Crafts Thomas Diem Pottery hats feature in this original collection of colour- Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 Slane Craft Collective. Milltown, Dublin Road, Ashbourne, ful clothes for girls and boys. The gorgeously Colm and Pauline are wood turners who Mob +353 (0) 87 2521393 cosy Bee Free snuggle wraps which are perfect produce beautiful decorative and functional E [email protected] Co Meath for the buggy, car or cuddling on the couch, John Mc McCarthy Stained Glass pieces, who are inspired by the woodlands of Tel/Fax +353 (0) 1 835 9083 Bee Free Kids Clothing slanecraftcollective.com come in a range of adorable animal designs. Slane Craft Collective, Enfield, Co.Meath. All their wood is sourced E [email protected] 3 Newgrange Mall, Slane, Co. Meath facebook.com/ Willow Farm Ceramics All have cute features like floppy ears or waggy locally including the bog oak which is from (Lucy O'Gorman) diempottery.com Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0008 tails for little fingers to hold onto. Molerick Bog, Co. Meath. FB: facebook.com/DiemPottery/ Mob +353 (0) 87 678 2332 Willow Farm Ceramics is situated one and a E [email protected] half miles outside Slane village. Lucy meathcrafts.ie slanecraftcollective.com O'Gorman (potter) creates her pieces on the Available Mon-Fri 10am-5pm facebook.com/John McCarthy farm. The pottery ranges from functional Sat-times may vary so call ahead tableware ceramics to sculptural pieces such as His initial interest in stained glass began in See decorative and functional pottery created the Hill of Slane and Lawrence's Gate. Novelty 1994, at a stained glass class open day in Seamus Cassidy Woodturner by hand in thier studio in Ashbourne. They sheep mugs and Newgrange inspired ceramics Holland. Once he had seen the beautiful Image courtesy of the RDS photographer Roland Paschhoff cater for pottery parties, paint a pot, adult are just some of her range. qualities and the numerous possibilities for its classes and our gift shop also displays work use, he was hooked. He has attended a num- from other leading Irish craftworkers. Drop in ber of stained glass classes over the years, yet Meath Crafts and have a look! describes himself as being largely self-taught. Skylight Gallery Jo’s Jewels & Suki Kay Colette Gough Boyne Valley Wools Julianstown Golf Course, The Leck, Donore, Co. Meath Julianstown, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 41 988 0530 E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 41 981 1953 boynevalleywools.com Mobile +353 (0) 87 417 8290 Alison Fullam Gogan offers a unique skylightgallery.net experience in wool craft where you can see View their collection of over 50 original oils the Jacob sheep grazing the fields and see and watercolours and perhaps take away a their wool being spun into yarn and then painting which you can enjoy for years to woven or knit the whole process is done by 21 come. Let them help you choose that 22 hand with demonstrations daily. Family original gift for a presentation, retirement or Friendly / Wheelchair Accessible / Free of special occasion. There is always something Charge. 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Angling Things to Do The Magical Waters of Co Meath Adventure Activities & Family Fun

County Meath gives anglers of all disciplines some fantastic fishing Where wonderful living heritage and invigorating leisure opportunities to catch their target species of choice. The River Boyne activities sit effortlessly side by side...whether holiday in the and its many tributaries provide fly anglers with world class river fly Boyne Valley or just taking a day tour, we have it all! fishing for wild brown trout from March to September and “Lough Style” fishing for brown trout is also available on the legendary Boyne Valley Activities Funtasia Waterpark Lough Sheelin. In addition to the trout fishing, Co. Meath offers Trim, Co. Meath Bettystown & Drogheda, Co. Meath anglers some great salmon fishing opportunities on the River Boyne Tel +353 (0) 86 734 2585 Tel +353 (0) 41 989 8000 between Navan and Drogheda. Pike, coarse and sea angling are also +353 (0) 86 734 2586 E [email protected] available in the area all year round. The quality of the fishing experi- E [email protected] funtasia.ie ence is further enhanced by the beautiful scenery and the availability boynevalleyactivities.ie Located two minutes off the M1 motorway, 20 of professional angling services such as specialist accommodation, Boyne Valley Activities have a wide range of minutes north of Dublin airport and 35 minutes fishing guides, boat and tackle hire, angling tuition and tackle shops. exciting activities for everyone to avail of, with south of Newry, this Egyptian themed entertain- bases in Trim, Athboy and Slane. Try kayaking ment center is the newest addition to the Funtasia with your family down through the Medieval family business. The Pirates Cove interactive Angling Associations: town of Trim. Test your nerve on the Tree waterpark features over 200 water gushing The majority of game angling on the Boyne is controlled by angling associations and Canopy Challenge Course set high in a forest at activities including the adrenaline pumping Super some by private fishery owners. Anglers wishing to fish for wild brown trout on an our base in Athboy. Please check the website for Bowl speed slide and the incredible gravity defying angling association water must obtain a permit from that association and fishing more information on white water rafting and Boomerang slide. Other attractions include the methods must be in accordance with the current rules and regulations of the associa- exclusive heritage tours. Atlantis Cove Play Area, 14 lane Bowling alley, tion. Most associations support a policy of catch and release. When salmon fishing both Disco Roller Skating, Caribbean Crazy Golf, Rock Climbing, Ultimate Sky Climb, Indoor Twin a permit and a State licence is required. Salmon fishing is subject to the salmon and sea Causey Farm - Be Irish for a Day Zipline, casino, fast food restaurant, video games, trout regulations which are renewed annually. For more information on game angling Girley, Fordstown, Co. Meath simulators and lots lots more! in the BoyneValley please visit fishinginireland.info Tel +353 (0) 46 943 4135 E [email protected] causey.ie Loughrew Adventure Centre Oldcastle, Co. Meath Try your hand at brown bread making, celi Tel +353 (0) 49 854 1356 dancing, the Irish drum, sugan rope making, hurling, milking a cow, turf cutting and working E [email protected] a sheepdog. Traditional meals and live music loughcrew.com evening. Hen / Stag packages with Loughcrew Adventure Centre - a great day accommodation at the Headfort Arms Hotel team building, children’s party or a day out with available also and group packages available. friends. Zipping Through The Trees, Abseiling, Events page 25-27. All visits must be Wall Climbing, Ropes Course, Archery, Raft pre-booked. Building...and much more. This adventure course will test and challenge you, in the rolling Drumlin hills of northwest Meath. Fairyhouse Cookery School Wild Brown Trout The River Boyne Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath, Meath Billie O’Shea Tel +353 (0) 1 689 6476 Mobile +353 (0) 86 883 1124 Trout and Salmon Fishing Coarse & Pike Angling E [email protected] fairyhousecookeryschool.com The River Boyne and its tributaries are The Boyne Valley Fishery offers excellent Do you want to learn simple ways to prepare recognised as being among Ireland's best opportunities for the coarse and pike angler delicious food for your family and friends? wild brown trout fisheries. Some of the best especially around Collinstown and Delvin to Want to source and cook the freshest and best fishing in the Boyne Valley can be found on the West and Enfield to the southwest. quality ingredients? Can you use a hot wok with the River Boyne at Slane, Navan, Trim and Drumconrath village in County Meath is a cool head? Would you like to impress your Longwood. There is also excellent wild surrounded by a number of small to medi- friends with a fantastic and easy to prepare brown trout fishing on the , um sized lakes including Corstown Lake, “There’s no better place to start your meals for entertaining? If so, then welcome to Stoneyford, Athboy, and Ballyhoe Lakes 1 and 2, Mentrim Lakes, our kitchen. Fairyhouse Cookery School Deel Rivers. Top quality “Lough Style” fish- Bracken Lake and Balrath Lake. The Royal visit to the Royal County than by provides courses for adults, teens and children. ing for brown trout is accessible as well on Canal also provides great fishing and a We offer a wide choice of themes and the legendary Lough Sheelin. Competitively number of competitions are held here each kayaking down the River Boyne...... schedules, which are suitable for you, whatever priced day permits can be purchased for year. Coarse and pike fishing are available your cooking skills. Why not give a present of a most waters and the best way to ensure all year round. More information available It was easily the children’s highlight cookery course to a foodie friend – vouchers you make the most of your fishing trip is to at www.fishinginireland.info available. book an experienced angling guide. The of their visit. But the Living History best time of year for brown trout fishing is Causey Farm from May to September. Salmon fishing is Sea Angling Tour at Trim Visitor Centre came a easily accessed on the River Boyne between Navan and Drogheda and the best period is South of the mouth of the River Boyne, close second, especially after they were generally from the end of July to the end of there are extensive beaches at Mornington, Tayto Park September. Additional trout fishing in Co. Bettystown and Laytown. The south beach dressed up as a medieval knight and Meath is available on the River Nanny at Laytown and the Boyne estuary are pop- around Duleek, at Lough Bracken near ular angling venues where bass, mullet, princess!” Drumconrath and at Rathbeggan Lakes flounder, turbot, mackerel and sea trout can near Dunshaughlin. be caught. Evening and early morning tides Marie Toft – Irish Examiner can provide the best fishing opportunities. Extract from Irish Examiner Weekend Supplement on Brochures and Publications: The Boyne Best time of year: May to October. Valley Fishery, Fishing in Ireland's North East Sunday, 21st September 2014, Weekend break: and A Sea Angling Guide to the East Coast lDunboyne Castle Hote, Dunboyne, Co. Meath can be obtained from Inland Fisheries 23 Ireland by [email protected] 24 Information courtesy of Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, City West Business Campus, Dublin 24 Boyne Valley Activities Tel + 353 (0) 278 7022 fisheriesireland.ie meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 16:25 Page 26 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 16:25 Page 27

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Martry Mill Trim Living History Group Adventure Activities & Family Fun Cultural Tourism Attractions Martry Mill, Kells, Co. Meath Trim, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 86 817 3205 Tel +353 (0) 46 943 7227 E [email protected] Trim Living History Group step back in time Newgrange Falconry The Zone Battle of the Boyne Site Cultural Tourism Ireland facebook.com/martrymill with a Medieval Knight of Trim with a display Brian and Barbara Mc Cann Mullaghboy Indutrial Estate, Navan, Oldbridge, Drogheda, Co. Meath 2 Grosvenor Tce, Monkstown, Co Dublin Martry Mill is a traditional family run watermill that lets you feel the heft of a sword, try on a Drogheda, Co. Louth Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 41 980 9950 Tel +353 (0) 1 296 8190 run by the Tallon Family since 1859. The mill is closed helmet and wear chain mail. Trim Living Tel +353 (0) 46 907 1623 Tel +353 (0) 86 886 6 738 E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 87 950 4954 located on the River Blackwater outside Kells, History Group will bring you on a walking tour E [email protected] E [email protected] battleoftheboyne.ie E [email protected] County Meath. The first records of Mill is census around Medieval Trim, highlights include: Trim & Morepark, Garristown, Co.Meath culturaltourismireland.ie newgrangefalconry.com The Visitor Centre houses a laser model of the of 1641 where the townload of Martry had a mill Castle, River Boyne and Sheepsgate, views to Tel +353 (0) 1 835 4444 digitkids.ie the Yellow Steeple, St. Mary’s Abbey and the Newgrange Falconry offer a stimulating, battle site, original and replica weaponry and a and twenty cabins. James Tallon, current owner E [email protected] Crutched Friary. Tours last approx. 1 hour and unique and memorable experience by a very 15 minute audio visual film. Extensive free Experience a sense of excitement and discovery of the mill, is the fourth generation of Tallon men are partly outdoors, finishing in Trim Visitor experienced team in the ancient art of falconry. thezone.ie battle site walks link with the adjacent Boyne on a real research excavation. Join the team of to run the mill. In the past number of years the Centre with a display of medieval weaponry. Their products and packages cater for a wide The Zone is bursting with activities for you and Canal Tow-path. Free access to the Victorian expert archaeologists excavating the 13th century mill has undergone a series of renovations to From the 1st of November until 17th of March diversity of customers and can also be tailored your family or friends to enjoy! At The Zone in Walled Garden and Garden Exhibition in the Dominican Blackfriary in Trim as they uncover repair the iconic waterwheel and some of the the tour includes a walk inside the ancient walls to suit. Falconry displays, Static displays, Bird Navan we have: Karting, Laser Clay Pigeon Bothy. Year round events, including Living archaeological finds buried for hundreds of years. internal machinery. The Mill produces traditional of Trim Castle. Tours start at 10.30am & 11am of Prey Appearances, Golden Eagle Shooting, Archery, Ireland’s only Lazer Maze, History, black powder musket firing and Learn first-hand how they unearth lost buildings, stone-ground wholemeal flour. Guided tours of daily, midweek only, pre-booking is essential. Appearances, 'Just Owls' Appearances, Shooting Simulator, Airsoft and Laser Tag cavalry demonstrations every Sunday and recover artefacts and plot and record features. the Mill are available to groups and school tours. Access to the Castle grounds is with permission Falconry lessons in beautiful countryside, Visits Paintball. Our Extreme Activity Centre in Navan, Bank Holiday in June, July and August. Discover all about early Irish monastic life. By appointment only. from OPW's Friends of Irish Heritage. Contact to your venue with birds of prey, Hunting trips, Co Meath provides 36,000sq.ft of fun over 2 Oldbridge Tea Pavilion is located in the Walled Immerse yourself in the archaeology of the Boyne Trim Visitor Centre at 046 9437227 to book Educational visits, Pest control of nuisance floors! With an Indoor Karting Track, an Indoor Garden. Valley. No experience necessary. Excavations from Navan School of Languages May to September. Group discounts available. your tour. birds, Corporate Event packages, TV, Film, Airsoft and Laser Tag Arena, a dedicated Archery St. Anne’s, Brew Hill, Navan, Meath Tailored family archaeological experiences. Advertising, Promotions, Photography & Art Centre and a wide range of other activities, you Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre Tel +353 (0) 46 902 9526 workshops - professional artist if required. know when you’re in THE ZONE! Our NEW Donore, Co. Meath E [email protected] Genealogy premises in Ashbourne has an ever expanding Tel +353 (0) 41 988 0300 Francis Ledwidge Museum & War navanschooloflanguages.ie selection of indoor and outdoor activities now that Memorial Centre Newgrange Farm & Coffee Shop worldheritageireland.ie Navan School of Languages provides classes in Elaine Hannon Geneology The Zone and Huckleberry's Den are now at Janesville, Slane, Co. Meath Newgrange, Slane, Co. Meath Puddenhill! A venue that has such a diverse range French, German and Spanish for adults, Hotwell Lodge, Ballinakill, Enfield Brú na Bóinne - the Palace or Mansion of the Tel +353 (0) 41 982 4544 Tel/Fax +353 (0) 41 982 4119 of activities and facilities such as: Karting, Boyne- is the name given to one of the world’s secondary school students and children. For Tel +353 (0) 86 107 0834 E [email protected] E [email protected] Paintballing, Archery, Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, most important archaeological landscapes, foreign students wishing to learn English, we E [email protected] newgrangefarm.com Laser Tag Paintball, Airsoft Target Shooting, a Soft dominated by the spectacular prehistoric francisledwidge.com also provide classes leading to a recognised ehgenealogy.com Play Centre with 3 play areas and a fab café! qualification, if required. We cater for people Located beside the tourist site of Newgrange passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Francis Ledwidge Museum & War Memorial Searching for your ancestors can be very who wish to learn for fun and for exam They are Ireland's leading open visitors farm Dowth. UNESCO has designated Brú na Bóinne Centre is the birthplace of WWI poet Francis E enjoyable and addictive but it can also be a purposes, so why not contact us to book your where everyone can see-hold-feed animals a World Heritage Site. Constructed during the Ledwidge and is a perfect example of a 19th daunting, difficult task and very time Swimming Pools & Leisure Centres place today. With flexible class times and our and poultry, play areas provided. Superb Neolithic or New Stone Age, the passage tombs century farm labourer’s cottage. Situated in the consuming. We at Elaine Hannon Genealogy Kells Swimming Pool convenient location -what are you waiting for? facilities: indoor & outdoor picnic areas, gift of Brú na Bóinne are about 5000 years old. heart of the Boyne Valley close to the village of will do the work for you and help you trace Navan Road, Kells, Co. Meath NEW: We now offer beginners' classes in shop, coffee shop and disabled facilities. Newgrange is open all year. Knowth - Easter to Slane, the cottage museum houses the poet’s your Irish ancestors using some of the Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0551 Chinese, Russian and Italian. Wonderful day out for the family. See website October. Access to Newgrange and Knowth works and artefacts from World War I, along- following sources to help us identify your from Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre only. Pre- side memorabilia of the period. Its millennium for special events. Events also on page 25-27. Navan Aura Leisure Centre ancestor, find out where they lived, what they booking for tour groups (extremely busy during exhibition portrays the poet’s life in picture and worked at, did they marry etc... Navan, Co. Meath summer months). It is advised to go early in the text from his birth in the cottage to his death at Slane, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 907 9950 Rathbeggan Lakes & Family Fun Park day. the third battle of Ypres, Belgium, in July 1917. Tel +353 (0) 41 982 0643 Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Opening Hours: 10am - 1pm, 1.30pm - 5pm My Ireland Family Heritage Trim Aura Swimming Pool slanecastle.ie Tel +353 (0) 1 824 0197 daily. Winter opening: 10am - 3.30pm. Check Tel +353 (0) 86 7878 892 Newhaggard Rd, Trim, Co. Meath Collon House Slane Castle, set in the middle of a 1,500 acre E [email protected] website for details. Special rates. E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 46 943 8730 Collon, Co. Louth estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, lies only rathbegganlakes.com myirelandheritage.com Tel +353 (0) 87 235 5645 twenty-five minutes from Dublin Airport. Slane Rathbeggan Lakes Heritage & Adventure Park is Pillo Hotel Ashbourne E [email protected] John Philip Holland Memorial Castle hosts many high profile events, from its Genealogist and Fáilte Ireland approved one of Meath’s most popular family Ashbourne, Co. Meath collonhouse.com Submarine famous Summer Concerts with a capacity of National Tour Guide Seán Quinn and the My destinations! Fishing, lake walks and airsoft Tel +353 (0) 1 835 0800 Scholars Townhouse Hotel 80,000 people, to intimate events inside the Ireland Heritage Team are dedicated to Collon House, steeped in history, is full of games all year round. Rathbeggan provides castle against the backdrop of the River Boyne assisting you in search for your Roots and character and charm; its gracious rooms are King Street, Co. Louth some of the most exciting children’s Dunboyne Castle Hotel and the surrounding estate. It provides peace, Records of Past generations as well as exquisitely furnished with period antiques and Tel +353 (0) 41 983 5410 entertainment in the county. Bounce away in Dunboyne, Co. Meath privacy and security for residential and day providing you with a once in a Lifetime Tour paintings, retaining the atmosphere of early E [email protected] Fun Valley, our inflatable park area with giant Tel +353 (0) 1 801 3500 conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and experience to visit your Families Homeland and Georgian living, making this a rare opportunity scholarshotel.com slides, castles and trampolines. Take a trip on the banqueting, to suit all budgets. From stunning Walk in the Footsteps of your Irish Ancestors. to experience less than one hour from Dublin John Philip Holland, born in county Clare in 1841, lake in our Pedal Boats. Climb, abseil and zip Knightsbrook Hotel weddings, large or small, in the Castle’s City Centre, and thirty minutes from Dublin the son of a lighthouse keeper. He joined the across the lake on our High Kings Adventure Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath Reception Rooms, including the Gothic Revival Airport. Collon House is a perfect location from Christian Brothers and in1865 arrived at the Slane Ancestry Tower. Visit our Heritage Park to see how Tel +353 (0) 46 948 2100 Ballroom created for King George IV, to outdoor which to enjoy the wonderful treasures of the Christian Brothers Convent Drogheda now Main Street,Slane Co. Meath people lived from the Stone Age up to early activities and team building, Slane Castle’s Boyne Valley. Bru na Boinne (Newgrange) ‘Scholars Townhouse Hotel’, where he taught Tel +353 (0) 87 342 5339 Christian times. Park admission is €2.50 per experienced hospitality and events team will prehistoric megalithic sites, The Battle of the mathamatics and music. He never abandoned his E [email protected] person with access to our Pet Farm, Picnic areas tailor your event to your individual needs in a Boyne visitor centre at Oldbridge, Slane Castle, passion for engineering and it was during his & Fairy Garden. Charges for extra activities on a unique environment. slaneancestry.com Old Mellifont Abbey and Monasterboice High residence here he designed the submersible pay as you play basis. Family Friendly & Twitter @slaneancestry Crosses are all less than twenty minutes drive mechanical Duck (which could walk around the Wheelchair Accessible. from Collon House. Built in 1740 in the Irish garden and swim, dive and resurface when put in The Irish Military War Museum If you have a keen interest in discovering your Long House style, Collon House was the home water). He then designed what became the Starinagh, Collon, Co. Meath ancestry, and would like to help in tracing your Tayto Park of Anthony Foster, Lord Chief Baron of the world’s first workable submarine; the Fenian Ram. Tel +353 (0) 41 981 9501 / family history, then you should make use of In 1873 Holland left both the Christian Brothers our genealogical research service provided at Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Exchequer. His famous son John “Speaker” +353 (0) 86 3952180 and Ireland for America, to pursue turning his sub- Slane Ancestry Centre. Through intensive Tel +353 (0) 1 835 1999 Foster (born 1740), was the last Speaker of the E [email protected] Irish House of Commons up to its dissolution by marine design into an actual vessel. He secured research, and with the aid of experienced E [email protected] Ireland’s largest private military collection housed the Act of Union in 1800. John Foster later funding from the Boston based Fenian Organ- genealogists, we are dedicated in helping you TaytoPark.ie in a purposed built 5000 sq foot "hands on" became a peer of the United Kingdom as Baron isation to establish the Electric Boat Company in the search for information regarding past museum. See what it is like to sit in WW1 and Tayto Park located in Ashbourne, is truly the first Oriel of Ferrard in the County of Louth until his which still exists today as the submarine generations, and shedding light on your WW2 trenches and vehicles, handle weapons of its kind in Ireland. With over 100 attractions, death in 1828. Group tours are welcome manufacturing division of General Dynamics. The ancestry. Please do not hesitate in contacting and equipment that were actually used in the it’s designed to be a day out never to forget with (minimum 6 guests) by appointment only. A Memorial celebrating John Philip Hollands stands us if you have any queries or drop into our wars (all of which are fully decomm-issioned and something for the whole family to enjoy. Explore tour of the house is followed by tea/coffee and in the Gardens of the hotel itself. office and view our gallery of photos of events perfectly safe), get a real sense of what it was like The Tayto Sky Walk, The Super-hero Training homemade cake. Catering for lunch can be throughout the years which make Slane a to be a soldier in war. Experience the thrill of a Wall and The Tayto Air Jumpers in The Eagle Sky arranged for larger groups up to 50 guests. deeply historical place. If you happen to be in Adventure Zone. After that they can discover tank ride or lesson or why not book the day for Slane village for Heritage week, then please The Pow Wow Play-ground, The Tayto Factory you and your friends to experience our airsoft site drop in to our office which will showcase a 25 Bee Free Kids Cothing Tour, The Teahouse in The Tree House, The which covers 12 acres. The mus-eum and park is variety of events in Slane from years past. 26 Potatohontus Native American Village, The family friendly with a petting farm,playground Lodge Restaurant, some of the 250 farmed and assault course, Come and "learn by having Irish Military War Museum buffalo herd and hundreds of rare animals. fun and have fun learning". Open 10:00am to 5:00pm everyday except Monday. meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 16:25 Page 28 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:47 Page 29

Things to Do Boyne Valley Tours The Holy Trail of Knights & Monks My Ireland Family Heritage Shopping Cynthia Simonet Tel +353 (0) 86 7878 892 Co. Meath E [email protected] Geoghegans Aaran Executive Travel Tel +353 (0) 86 370 7522 myirelandheritage.com 23/24 Trimgate Street, Navan, Meath Albert Milne E [email protected] Genealogist and Fáilte Ireland approved Larry Geoghegan Tel +353 (0) 86 058 1395 This is a linear walk which takes approximately National Tour Guide Seán Quinn and the My Tel +353 (0) 46 902 1722 E [email protected] 40 mins.Starting at the Millennium Bridge at Ireland Heritage Team are dedicated to E [email protected] [email protected] Trim Castle, it takes you along the banks of the assisting you in search for your Roots and geoghegans.ie Records of Past generations as well as Specialised tailored tours. Call me and we will Boyne through the Porchfields, which have Department Store with an extensive range providing you with a once in a Lifetime Tour design a tour to suit you. significant cultural & educational value as a of quality clothes for men and women, Medieval Open Field. Meet the Goddess experience to visit your Families Homeland and household textiles including Irish linen & Boinn, hear the tale of Fionn & Fiontan. You Walk in the Footsteps of your Irish Ancestors. tableware. Beautiful Meath decide why the Sword of State lies between the Derek Smith incumbent figures of Sir Lucas and Lady Jane at Royal Tara Tours Riverside Home & Gift Boyne Valley Food Series 42 Troytown Heights, Navan, Meath Newtown. David McCabe, Co. Meath Coast Road, Mornington, Drogheda, 2014 Tel +353 ( 0) 86 605 5537/814 0059 Tel +353 (0) 87 673 8488 Co Meath. Tel +353 (0) 41 982 8835 E [email protected] E [email protected] Kells Experience E [email protected] beautifulmeath.com royaltaratours.com Slane Tourism Hub, Slane, Co. Meath Teach Cuailgne, Carlanstown, Kells, rhg.ie Derek collects people from their accomm- Co. Meath Royal Tara Tours is a company dedicated to E [email protected] The North Easts premier Home & Gift Store. odation and takes them on a private tour of Tel +353 ( 0) 87 706 4421 show-casing Meath as a tourist destination, E [email protected] The area’s largest selection of Interiors, Meath. Tours are tailored to people’s interests, Tel +353 ( 0) 46 925 2524 providing professional guided tours of the boynevalleyfoodseries.ie Fashion, Furniture, Gifts, Jewellery, including be that the neolithic period, scenic or family E [email protected] heritage capital of Ireland. Bespoke itineraries all leading brands, In store Florist, Hairstylist, tours. 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A tourguide.ie food and wanting to get a real sense of ‘place on a - the Monastic site, the Round tower, the High Kells Chamber of Commerce bespoke tour can be designed around your Join me at Donaghmore Round Tower and plate’. The Boyne Valley hosts a rich array of unique Crosses, St. Colmcille’s House (where the Book Maudlin Road, Kells, Co. Meath specific interests, for example stone age sites, Monastic settlement founded by St. Patrick. producers, visitor experiences and wonderful people of Kells may have been written) Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0055 celtic sites or monastic sites. Learn where St. Patrick gave the care of the with great stories just waiting to be told to the Minimum 2 persons - €10.00 per person E [email protected] church to a Priest called Cassanus, whose relics foodie adventurer! Foraging Days, Food Forums, (accompanying children free). Conditions: Tours kellschamber.ie The Hill of Tara - self-guided tour lie here, hear about the 10th century Tower, are subject to availability. Group prices available To develop the tourism potential of the Gourmet Cycles, Restaurant Trails, Food Safari...Be Ingenious Ireland the fragments of the 13th century church, the on request. Add On’s Available: Visit the 5,000 burial rights, the Croppy grave, keening historical and cultural aspects of Kells guided by taste this summer in the Boyne Valley! ready-to-go guided tours year old passage tombs in Loughcrew in the women, the grave robbers, the strangers’ plot, and the surrounding area. E [email protected] afternoon or the sacred ritual area of the pre- the tomb, see the headstones of 1,000 years ingeniousireland.ie Olympic Tailteann Games and . old with their Norman influence. Small or large Oldcastle Chamber of Commerce The Hill of Tara: premium audio guide Ingenious Recommendations: Book Early! 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Member of Tel +353 (0) 86 805 3293 biodiversity, including birds, butterflies, flora, Meath Tourism and The Meath Tour Guides E [email protected] fauna and fungi. Group discounts available. Association. Fully insured. Walks suitable for all ages. trimchamber.ie Trim Chamber of Commerce works to . develop Trim for tourism through its involve- ment in organising events and other tourism initiatives. Terrific Trim - Town of Festivals.

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Festivals & Events J anuary Solstice Arts Centre, Navan: 15 Sunday 26 Sunday June July 11 Wednesday Tri an Mhi Duathlon Series Royal County 5Km Solstice Arts Centre, Navan: Film: Boyhood (2014) Trim Castle, Trim Trim & Environs May - Sept May - Sept 10 Saturday 13 Friday T +353 (0) 86 323 3361 T +353 (0) 46 906 7337 Innovative Food adventure! Innovative Food adventure! Film: Cinderella Theatre: Portrait of an Artist as a Young trianmhi.com meathsports.ie Boyne Valley Food Series Boyne Valley Food Series 14 Wednesday Man T +353 (0) 87 616 7546 T +353 (0) 87 616 7546 Film: The 100 year old man who 14 Saturday 17 Tuesday 30 Thursday boynevalleyfoodseries.ie boynevalleyfoodseries.ie climbed out the window & disappeared Music: Redmond O’Toole & Kim Hunter Trials Comedy: Navan Laughs 2015 23 - 24 Friday - Saturday Sheehan Tattersalls, Ratoath The Central, Navan Every Sunday & Bank Hol Monday for Every Sunday & Bank Hol Monday for Theatre: It’s the Real McCoy 19 Thursday T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 June/July/Aug June/July/Aug 30 Friday Comedy: Jason Byrne: “You Name the tattersalls.ie thecentral.ie Living History Displays Living History Displays Music: Duke Special Show Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre 31 Saturday 21 Sunday 20 Friday May T +353 (0) 41 980 9950 T +353 (0) 41 980 9950 Continuous Events - Comedy: Pat Shortt’s “Selfie” Tour C h i l d r e n ’ s : S n o w W h i t e – L a m b e r t An Evening with Johnny McEvoy [email protected] [email protected] updated regularly T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Theatre Ardboyne Hotel, Navan All Month solsticeartscentre.ie 27 Friday T +353 (0) 46 902 3119 Bealtaine Festival 6 - 7 Saturday - Monday TBC Solstice Arts Centre Music: Luan Parle ardboynehotel.com Meath County Council Arts Office Irish Military War Museum- Slane Food Festival Railway St, Navan 3 Saturday 28 Saturday T +353 (0) 46 909 7000 Airsoft Expo Slane T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Wedding Open Day Music: Julianstown Youth Orchestra 21 - 23 Friday - Sunday meath.ie Starinagh, Collon,Slane T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 E [email protected] Station House Hotel, Kilmessan “The Magic Ballarma” Loughcrew Equinox Festival T +353 (0) 86 395 2180 [email protected] solsticeartscentre.ie T +353 (0) 46 902 5239 T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Loughcrew May - Sept Imwm.ie/tag/slane New events every month. stationhousehotel.ie solsticeartscentre.ie T +353 (0) 41 9880 300 Innovative Food adventure! 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays Workshop: Solstice Active Age Craft loughcrew.com Boyne Valley Food Series 6 - 8 Saturday - Monday Tara Lecture Series Class. 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Foster & Allen Brendan Grace 22 Sunday boynevalleyfoodseries.ie Kells 8.00pm free of charge Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience T +353 (0) 87 213 9507 Sonairte Ecology Centre T +353 (0) 46 94 82100 T +353 (0) 46 94 82100 City North Hotel 1 - 4 Friday - Monday 1 - TBC Laytown knightsbrook.com knightsbrook.com T +353 (0) 1 690 6624 The Duke of Wellington Festival 8 Monday Young Event Horse League citynothhotel.com T +353 (0) 41 982 7572 Trim Annual Pageant Day St Colmcilles Well Tattersalls, Ratoath 18 Sunday 3 - 4 Tuesday - Wednesday T +353 (0) 86 805 3293 Noel St Colmcilles Well, Climber Hall T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 E [email protected] 26 Thursday community.meath.ie/sonairte Wedding Open Day National Hunt Sales T +353 (0) 86 820 7804 Brian tattersalls.ie Ardboyne Hotel, Navan Tattersalls, Ratoath Comedy: Navan Laughs 13 - 15 Saturday - Monday T +353 (0) 46 902 3119 T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 The Central, Navan The Irish Maritime Festival The Venue Theatre 1 - 4 Friday - Monday 4 Saturday ardboynehotel.com tattersalls.ie T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 Drogheda Port Ratoath Drogheda Arts Festival The Connemara Pony Breeders Event thecentral.ie Drogheda droghedaport.ie T +353 (0) 1689 5600 Ledwidge Museum, Slane 21 Wednesday 12 Thursday T +353 (0) 41 983 3946 ratoathcc.ie T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 An Evening with Brendan Grace Wedding Fair April droghedaartsfestival.ie 17 - 21 Wednesday - Sunday [email protected] Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne City North Hotel Solstice Festival 2015 Every Month T +353 (0) 1 8013500 T +353 (0) 1 690 6624 Solstice Arts Centre, Navan: 2 - 3 Saturday - sundayday Solstice Arts Centre, Navan 4 - 5 Saturday - Sunday Moynalty Museum dunboynecastlehotel.com citynothhotel.com 1 - 2 Wednesday - Thursday Irish Military War Museum- T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Irish Military War Museum- Moynalty Children’s: Wonderland Drama Workshop Living History reinactments solsticeartscentre.ie Easter Rising & reinactments Wednesday T +353 (0) 46 924 4390 22 Thursday 12 Thursday 8 Starinagh, Collon,Slane Starinagh, Collon,Slane Theatre: Chronicle of Oogle E [email protected] Wedding Open Evening 22 Sunday T +353 (0) 86 395 2180 20 Saturday T +353 (0) 86 395 2180 9 Thursday moynaltysteamthreshing.ie Newgrange Hotel, Navan Dunboyne Wedding Fair Imwm.ie/tag/slane Michael Manning Memorial Imwm.ie/tag/slane T +353 (0) 46 907 4100 Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne Music: Inni-K Dunshaughlin 10km Road Race New Events every month 15 - 19 newgrangehotel.ie T +353 (0) 1 8013500 7 - 10 Thursday - Sunday Dunshaughlin 5 Sunday Arts: The Wedding Singer - St Mary’s dunboynecastlehotel.com Navan Choral Festival & National Choir T +353 (0) 87 259 7731 ALMC Motor Rally Country Music Nights Musical Society 22 Thursday of the Year Competition 087 785 5580 Dunboyne Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne 18 Saturday Meath Sports Awards March Navan - various venues dunshaughlinac.com T +353 (0) 87 623 1992 T +353 (0) 1 801 3500 Music: Callino Quartet & Ailish Tynan Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim T +353 (0) 87 244 3739 almc.ie dunboynecastlehotel.com 22 Wednesday T +353 (0) 46 94 82100 Solstice Arts Centre, Navan: navanchoralfestival.com 21 Sunday knightsbrook.com 3 Tuesday Film: Harvey (1950) Scurlogstown Olympiad, Trim 5 Sunday 24 - 25 Friday - Saturday St Patrick’s Classical School “A 10 Sunday (Traditional Haymaking Festival) Area 7 Horse Trials Arts: Dunshaughlin Choral Society Gala 24 Saturday Classical Recital” Dunderry Fair Day Trim 6 - 7 Monday - Tuesday Concert Slane Farm Winter Runs 4 Wednesday Dunderry, Navan T +353 (0) 86 857 5618 Ward Union Hunt Pony Camp 28 Tuesday Slane Farm Cottages Film: Two days, One Night (2014) T +353 (0) 87 621 1264 Trimhaymakingfestival.com 13 - 17 (TBC) Monday - Friday Ballet: Tutus and Beyond - Ballet Ireland T +353 (0) 41 988 4985 6 Friday Meath Hunt Pony Club Camp T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 St Patrick’s Festivals 2015 knightsbrook.com Comedy: Neil Delamere: It’s The Fresh 17 Sunday 24 - 26 Wednesday - Friday 25 - 26 Saturday - Sunday Prince of Dalamere! solsticeartscentre.ie Nobber Fair Day Derby Sale Tattersalls July Show 29 Thursday 17 Tuesday 7 Saturday Nobber, Navan Tattersalls, Ratoath Tattersalls, Ratoath Comedy: Navan Laughs 4 Saturday Navan Shamrock Festival Music: The Fureys T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 The Central, Navan Slane Easter Hunt [email protected] 12 - 13 Wednesday - Thursday 27 - 31 Wednesday - Sunday tattersalls.ie tattersalls.ie T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 Arts: Honk Jr - Loreto Secondary School Slane International Horse Trials & Country Fair thecentral.ie T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 17 Tuesday 14 Saturday Tattersalls, Ratoath 25 Thursday 10 - 12 Friday - Sunday [email protected] Kells St. Patrick’s Festival Theatre: Little Gem T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 Comedy: Navan Laughs Loughcrew Garden Opera 30 Friday kellsfestivals.com 20 - 22 Friday - Sunday tattersalls.ie The Central, Navan Loughcrew Gardens The High Kings Concert Arts: Rathkenny Revels 2015 5 Sunday T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 T +353 (0) 49 854 1356 Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne 25 - 28 Wednesday - Saturday Loughcrew Gardens Easter Egg Hunt thecentral.ie 17 Tuesday 28 Thursday loughcrew.com T +353 (0) 1 835 0800 Arts: Dunshaughlin Players Loughcrew Historic Gardens Athboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Comedy: Navan Laughs pillohotelashbourne.ie Children’s: Wonderland Drama T +353 (0) 49 854 1356 25 - 28 Thursday - Sunday Slane St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Central, Navan 18 - 21 Saturday - Tuesday Workshop loughcrew.com Hay Festival Kells Ashbourne St. Patrick’s Day Parade T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 Craft in Action Kells Oldcastle St. Patrick’s Day Parade February T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 thecentral.ie Bru Na Boinne Visitor Centre 12 Sunday T +353 (0) 87 417 4000 Ratoath St. Patrick’s Day Parade solsticeartscentre.ie T +353 (0) 46 909 7060 Solstice Arts Centre, Navan: Tri an Mhi Duathlon Series [email protected] Trim Celtic Festival 29 May - 1 Jun meathtourism.ie 1 Sunday 8 Saturday Trim Castle, Trim Blue Jean Country Queen Festival Comedy: Pat Shortt’s “Selfie” Tour T +353 (0) 86 323 3361 26 - 28 Friday - unday Knightsbrook Wedding Fair Athboy TBC 5 Thursday trianmhi.com Drogheda Samba Festival For further details on events please Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim T +353 (0) 087 215 4729 The Salty Dog Trials Art: Exhibition Opening-Roisin de Drogheda visit meathtourism.ie T +353 (0) 46 9482100 bluejeanfest.com Slane Builtlear 23 - 26 Thursday - Sunday droghedasamba.com T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 Music: Liam O Maonlai & Peter Trad Ash Irish Music & Song Festival 14 - 15 Saturday - Sunday 30 Saturday [email protected] O’Toole St Patrick & Mothers Day Weekend Ashbourne Foo Fighters plus Kaiser Chiefs & Hozier 30 Tuesday 6 Friday Festival [email protected] Scurlogstown Olympiad, Trim Slane Castle Annual Concert TBC Music: The Three Tenors Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne tradash.com High Nellie T +353 (0) 41 9820644 Swift Satire Festival Trim 7 Saturday T +353 (0) 1 835 0800 Trim slanecastle.ie Trim Arts: Meath Macra Na Feirme Capers pillohotelashbourne.ie 24 - 26 Friday - Sunday T +353 (0) 86 857 5618 T +353 (0) 87 926 8066 Final Gallipoli 100 - Kells TBC Trimhaymakingfestival.com 9 Monday Kells Town swiftsatirefestival.com 29 Retro Campers 15 Sunday Boyne Valley Walking Festival 30 Childrens: Eirgrid Schools Science Slane Striders Walking Festival T +353 (0) 46 924 0055 TBC Boyne Valley TBC Programme S l a n e Oldbridge Country Fair facebook.com/BoyneValleyWalking Trim Vintage Car Rally T +353 (0) 46 909 2300 T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 T +353 (0) 41 980 9950 T +353 (0) 87 763 7030 solsticeartscentre.ie [email protected] battleoftheboyne.ie trimcarrally.ie meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 32 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 33

Festivals & Events 4 Sunday November Festivals & Events Boyne Valley Pink Ribbon Walk Kells 8 - 15 Saturday - Saturday T +353 (0) 87 984 4724 November N.H Sale The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival - pinkribbonwalk.ie Tattersalls, Ratoath 25 - 26 Saturday - Sunday September T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 Where Halloween Began! Meath Heritage Cycle 11 Sunday tattersalls.ie Trim & Environs May - Sept Dunboyne Wedding Fair The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival celebrates its 7th year in T +353 (0) 46 906 7337 Innovative Food adventure! Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne 7 Saturday 2015 and offers almost 40 spooky and fun events for all the family meathsports.ie Boyne Valley Food Series T +353 (0) 1 801 3500 Christy Moore T +353 (0) 87 616 7546 dunboynecastlehotel.com Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim during October. Why not visit Co. Meath, where Halloween 28 Tuesday boynevalleyfoodseries.ie T +353 (0) 46 94 82100 began, and witness the reenactment of the Celtic celebration with Ledwidge Day 16 Oct - 1 Nov knightsbrook.com a torchlit procession from Athboy to the top of the Hill of Tlachtga Slane 5 Saturday Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival T +353 (0) 49 854 2645 Tri An Mhi XXVI Sprint Dist. Triathlon 40 + events all around Co Meath 26 Thursday on Samhain night - 31st October. [email protected] Slane T +353 (0) 46 909 7060 Comedy: Navan Laughs T +353 (0) 86 819 9726 meathtourism.ie The Central, Navan 30 Thursday trianmhi.com The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival 2015 takes place from spiritsofmeath.ie T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 19th October – 2nd November with lots of events to choose from; Comedy: Navan Laughs thecentral.ie The Central, Navan 6 Sunday 17 Saturday including a House of Horrors; Haunted Spooktacular, Terrifying T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 Royal Meath Agricultural Show Megalithic Man Adventure Race December Treasure Trails; PookaSpooka during the day and spine-tingling thecentral.ie Trim Loughcrew Adventure Centre T +353 (0) 46 902 5599 spooky themed nights; There is something to entertain all ages at T +353 (0) 49 854 1356 6 Sunday 30 Jul - 3 Aug trim-show.com megalithicman.com Dunboyne Castle Hotel Christmas Fair the Spirits of Meath Festival this Halloween with ‘scarily’ good Le Cheile Oldcastle Festival Dunboyne accommodation offers and lots of the events are free of charge. T +353 (0) 086 877 2716 18 -20 Friday - Sunday 24 Saturday T +353 (0) 1 801 3500 lecheile.com Spirit of Folk Visit www.spiritsofmeath.ie for more information. Find us on Slane Halloween Hunt dunboynecastlehotel.com Dunderry Park Slane Castle Facebook. T +353 (0) 87 7835 372 August T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 6 (TBC) Sunday spiritoffolk.com [email protected] Louth Hunt Autumn Point to Point 30 Jul - 3 Aug 15 Tuesday Le Cheile Oldcastle Festival 19 - 22 Saturday - Tuesday 24 - 25 Saturday - Sunday Mixed Sale T +353 (0) 086 877 2716 Loughcrew Equinox Dawn Mine Vention 2015 Tattersalls, Ratoath lecheile.com Loughcrew, Oldcastle City North Hotel T +353 (0) 41 988 0300 T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 T +353 (0) 1 690 6624 tattersalls.ie May - Sept citynorthhotel.com Innovative Food adventure! 20 Saturday 21 Monday Boyne Valley Food Series Spirit of Folk TBC Winter Solstice at Newgrange T +353 (0) 87 616 7546 Dunderry Park Haunted Spooktacular Bru na Boinne/ Newgrange boynevalleyfoodseries.ie spiritoffolk.com Grove Gardens, Kells T +353 (0) 41 988 0300 T +353 (0) 46 943 4276 Every Sunday & Bank Hol Monday for 22 - 23 Tuesday - Wednesday hauntedspooktacular.com 31 Thursday June/July/Aug Yearling & Event Horse Sales Tattersalls, Ratoath New Years Eve Shamanic Celebration Living History Displays TBC Dunderry Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 tattersalls.ie Farmaphobia T +353 (0) 87 783 5372 T +353 (0) 41 980 9950 Pooka Spooka [email protected] [email protected] Spirits of Meath (courtesy of Barry Cronin Photography) 24 Thursday Causey Farm, Navan T +353 (0) 46 943 4135 31 Thursday 1 - 3 Saturday - Monday Comedy: Navan Laughs The Central, Navan causey.ie Comedy: Navan Laughs Irish Pony Club Tetrathlon The Central, Navan Championships T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 thecentral.ie TBC T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 11 - 13 Tuesday - Thursday CarnEvil & Family Halloween Fun thecentral.ie August N.H Sale Hill of Ward (Tlachtga), - TBC 29 Thursday 15 - 16 Saturday - Sunday Lady Well Fete at Slane Castle Comedy: Navan Laughs TBC The Birthplace of Halloween Irish Pony Club All Ireland Horse Trial Slane The Central, Navan Knightsbrook Christmas Fair Championships T +353 (0) 87 909 1640 T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim 23 Sunday Samhain, the ancient Celtic Festival that we now call meathtourism.com thecentral.ie T +353 (0) 46 948 2100 Tattersalls Ireland one Day Event knightsbrook.com Halloween, originated here in Co. Meath more than 2,000 Tattersalls, Ratoath TBC TBC years ago. Samhain marks the end of the old Celtic Year and T +353 (0) 1 886 4300 The Johnstons Folk Music Festival Family Hallloween Fun tattersalls.ie the beginning of the New Year. The Celts believed that this Slane The Bective T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 T +353 (0) 46 924 7780 was a time of transition, when the veil between our world and 9 Sunday [email protected] thebective.ie the next came down, and the spirits of all who had died since Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival T +353 (0) 46 924 4390 the last Oíche Shamhna (Night of Samhain) moved on to the TBC TBC moynaltysteamthreshing.ie next life. Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival Halloween Dunshaughlin Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre 22 - 30 Saturday - Sunday T +353 (0) 87 917 8912 T +353 (0) 041 980 9950 Heritage Week One of the main spiritual centres of the ancient Celts was DunFest.com battleoftheboyne.ie Events all around Co. Meath located on top of the hill of Tlachtga, now called the Hill of meath.ie TBC Ward, near Athboy, Co. Meath. The druids felt that this world Bru na Boinne Solstice Draw and the otherworld were closest at Tlachtga and it was here 23 Sunday Donore The Ladywell Fete that the festival of Samhain, or Halloween, was started. The T +353 (0) 41 988 0300 Slane Castle old year’s fires were extinguished and, after sunset, the T +353 (0) 41 982 4000 ceremonial New Year Samhain fire was lit here. Torches were lit [email protected] October from this sacred fire and carried to seven other hills around the 2 - 4 Friday - Sunday 27 Thursday county including Tara and Loughcrew, and then on to light up Guth Gafa International Film Festival Comedy: Navan Laughs Headfort House & Kells town the whole countryside. The Central, Navan T +353 (0) 86 811 8112 T +353 (0) 46 902 7999 guthgafa.com thecentral.ie Today, the old Celtic ceremony at Tlachtga has been revived 2 - 4 Friday - Sunday and we mix the ancient past and the twenty-first century with 30 Sunday O'Carolan Harp Cultural & Heritage Fest. a reenactment of the Celtic celebration starting with a torchlit Race Around Ireland (start) Nobber & Environs Trim procession from the Fair Green in Athboy, Co. Meath to the 31 T +353 (0) 46 905 2115 top of the Hill of Tlachtga, at 7pm on October 31st each year. 32 racearoundireland.com carolanfestival.com meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 34 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 35

Accommodation

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Accommodation in the Boyne Valley offers a variety of choice for visitors. With luxurious hotels and guesthouses, first class bed and breakfast homes, old heritage style houses, self ****CityNorth Hotel M1 Darnley Lodge Hotel Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort The Pillo Hotel and Spa Ashbourne The Station House Hotel catering cottages and hostels, there is something to appeal Gormanston Co. Meath Main Street, Athboy Co. Meath Dunboyne, Co. Meath Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath The Rath, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Kilmessan, Co. Meath to all tastes and needs. Quality leisure centres and state of the Tel +353 (0) 1 690 6666 Tel +353 (0) 46 943 2283 Tel +353 (0) 1 801 3500 Tel +353 (0) 46 948 2100 Tel +353 (0) 1 835 0800 Tel 353 (0) 46 902 5239 art conference facilities are a feature of many hotels and many E [email protected] E [email protected] [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] sporting and leisure amenities are available close to all citynorthhotel.com darnleylodgehotel.ie dunboynecastlehotel.com knightsbrook.com pillohotelashbourne.com stationhousehotel.ie The Pillo Hotel and Spa, Ashbourne combines Located midway between the famous Boyne Situated in the historic town of Athboy, the Set in the historical village of Dunboyne. Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort promises a Set on 11 acres of landscaped gardens and accommodation types. Wherever you choose to stay in the contemporary chic with 4 star luxury. Perfectly Valley Region and Dublin City Centre, CityNorth Darnley Lodge Hotel is a haven of tranquillity This restored former home to the Lord of combination of luxury and modern sophistica- woodlands, this award winning, cosy country Boyne Valley you may be assured of exceptional standards located 22Km from Dublin city centre and at Hotel lies just 20 minutes north of Dublin Airport nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley Drive. Dunboyne now offers sophisticated modern tion. Set in 186 acres of rolling parkland, house hotel has been run by the Slattery family the gateway to Meath, the Heritage capital of of quality and service and a genuine interest in your (exit Jcn 7 on the M1), with a 24 hr shuttle bus Our Hotel is traditional with a warm and wel- luxury for your enjoyment. With a location Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort offers a since 1983. This converted railway station Ireland,The Pillo Hotel and Spa Ashbourne enjoyment of your chosen destination. service to and from Dublin Airport.This is a cont- coming atmosphere and boasts a portfolio of convenient to both the airport and Dublin contemporary new 4 star hotel with 131 bed- which dates back over 150 years has much old boasts 148 bedrooms decorated to the highest emporary 4 star hotel that combines high stand- fifteen en-suite bedrooms including our stun- city centre, yet nestled in the heart of Meath, rooms including 12 suites, health club, 17 suite memorabilia still on display providing an standard, a full leisure centre, swimming pool, ards of hospitality and service, stylish bedrooms ning Jewel Suite. Our hotel is an ideal place this hotel boasts magnificent gardens, large Spa, championship golf course designed by authentic character and quaint appeal. The sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and kids pool. and excellent value with an accessible location. for you to relax and unwind with its homely conference and banqueting facilities and the Christy O’Connor Jnr conference facilities for original "Railway Signal Box" has been beauti- There’s children’s play room onsite and kids Guests will enjoy a range of amenities including a charm and friendly feel. The lounge bar or exquisite Seoid Spa.145 spacious bedrooms up to 1100 delegates and 28 luxurious holiday fully transformed into a bridal suite. Located in club during the summer months and at peak children's games room, outdoor playground, tots restaurant are ideal if you would like to dine boast the latest in modern amenities and homes. Located only 35 minutes from Dublin Kilmessan village, the hotel is just 4km from the times, allowing Mum and Dad the chance to play area, 'Lavender Suite'-for beauty & massage and our menus offer great variety. We have there is complimentary WIFI throughout the in the heritage town of Trim. Knightbrook Hill of Tara and makes for a perfect rest point enjoy our Red Bar and Grill 21 Restaurant. We treatments, acupuncture clinic, fitness suite, and live music playing every Saturday night and hotel. Dunboyne Castle is the perfect venue Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is proud to have when touring the Boyne Valley or nearby golf are the closest hotel to Tayto Park, only a five site heritage trails. Guests can avail of a public live trad sessions every Sunday night from for any occasion. hosted the PING Junior Solheim Cup 2011. courses such as Kileen Castle. minute drive away, and the ideal base to visit coach service which calls directly to the hotel (14 8.30pm. Located just 40 minutes' drive from both Dublin Zoo and Funtasia and our recently times daily - 7 days) and transfers to the historic Dublin Airport and 2 hours from Belfast City upgraded high speed complimentary wi-fi town of Drogheda, Dublin city centre and some of Airport, the Darnley Lodge Hotel serves as an access makes us the perfect choic for your fam- Hotels the local coastal villages. excellent base from which to explore the ilies stay in Co. Meath. Boyne River Valley.

Headfort Arms Hotel Ardboyne Hotel Castle Arch Hotel The Conyngham Arms Hotel the d hotel Kells, Co. Meath The Newgrange Hotel Scholars Townhouse Hotel Trim Castle Hotel Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath Scotch Hall, Marsh Road, Drogheda. King Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Summerhill Road, Trim, Co. Meath Main Street, Slane, Co Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0063 Navan, Co. Meath Trim, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 902 3119 Tel +353 (0) 46 943 1516 Tel +353 (0) 41 988 4444 Co. Louth Tel +353 (0) 46 907 4100 Tel +353 (0) 41 983 5410 Tel +353 (0) 46 948 3000 LoCall IRL 1890 43 42 41 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] Tel +353 (0) 41 987 7700 Fax +353 (0) 46 907 3977 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] headfortarms.ie scholarshotel.com castlearchhotel.com conynghamarms.ie E [email protected] E [email protected] trimcastlehotel.com cusackhotels.com National Gold Medal Award Winner for Built in 1867 as a monastery for the Christian thedhotel.com newgrangehotel.ie ardboynehotel.com Nestled in the picturesque heart of the heritage A lovingly restored 17th Century Coaching Inn, in 2010 and National finalist for 2011 this Brothers by renowned architects Ashlin and Trim Castle Hotel sits with quiet authority the heart of the manor village of Slane. The little The award-winning 4 star d hotel Drogheda is overlooking the mystical Trim Castle and the Located on the outskirts of Navan Town, The town of Trim, just 35 minutes from Dublin, the family owned & managed hotel offers a true Located in the centre of Navan Town. Pugin, noted for designing many parliamentary sister of nearby Tankardstown, this classic country located on the banks of the River Boyne. This adjoining rolling lawns of St. Patricks Church. Ardboyne Hotel is situated only 30 minutes Castle Arch Hotel is a home from home. The Irish Experience in the heritage town of Kells, Private car parking. Just 30 minutes from buildings in Ireland and the UK.It was renovat- style village hotel is bang up to date on a new style impressive waterfront location includes the This stunning but contemporary 4 star hotel drive from Dublin. The hotel boasts 29 en hotel offers 21 excellently appointed ensuite the perfect base to discover the Boyne Valley. Dublin. The hotel boasts 62 luxurious ed by the McGowan family in 2005 who have of home grown, 15 bedroom country village hotel, Scotch Hall shopping complex and a purpose offers superb accommodation in the beautiful suite bedrooms, with mature gardens to the bedrooms. Additional facilities include This listed building has 45 bespoke bedrooms bedrooms. Additional facilities include transformed the magnificent building into a original, relaxed and sitting comfortably within its built pedestrian bridge to the town centre, with heritage town of Trim. A perfect tourist rear of the hotel. Additional facilities include Conference & Banqueting Suites, private car with all modern facilities. Also included is the Conference & Banqueting suites, private car boutique hotel. Scholars Townhouse is currently environment. Uncomplicated, fresh menus, offer its many traditional pubs and restaurant. The destination and ideal venue for a conference conference & banqueting facilities, Wireless parking and dining in the Arch Lounge daily. We Award Winning Vanilla Pod Restaurant, all parking, the Bridge Restaurant, Ruxton’s the only family owned hotel in the region and locally produced fare where possible and in season. 104 luxurious bedrooms are excellently com- or special wedding day. Stunning rooftop internet, complimentary car parking. Dining offer comp Wi-Fi to all guests. day Café, Headfort Spa, traditional Kelltic Café, The Club Lounge & Rowley’s bar with is renowned for its excellence in hospitality and Diners can dine from a comprehensive selection of plemented with De Lacy’s Steak & Seafood garden, 68 bedrooms, conference facilities, available in Hugo’s Restaurant & the Kells Bar Pub & Headfort Lounge with open fire. The live entertainment Thursday - Sunday. customer service. The McGowan family Martin, dishes on offer all day, seven days a week. Having Restaurant and the historic and lively Wm cafe, bar, restaurant, ample parking, Kilkenny daily, with Live Music every Saturday. hotel hosts a facsimile edition of the Book of Patricia and their two sons Mark and Glenn Cairnes & Son Gastropub housed in the origi- just acquired its first AA Rosette, dining in The Kells, also renowned for it’s packages with operate the hotel to a very professional stan- Gift Shop. We offer comp wifi to all guests & nal Cairnes Brewery buildings. The hotel is ide- Conyngham Arms is a most enjoyable experience Headfort Golf Club & local visitor attractions. dard yet have created a homely atmosphere we have the showband show act ‘Reeling in ally located only 25minutes from Dublin airport and with beautiful gardens behind the hotel, guests Tour guide also available on the premises for throughout and promise you the warmest of the Years’ taking place here on the 11th Jan and in the heart of most historic can dine outdoors on clement days, in peaceful walking tours. National Gold Medal Winner Irish Welcomes. The hotel consists of 16 en 2014. region with Newgrange, the Battle of the surroundings, with the Slane Castle estate just over 2010, National Finalist 2011 & 2013. suite bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, bar and Boyne, Monaterboice & Mellifont only the wall. 15 tastefully decorated bedrooms, some gastro lounge. Scholars Townhouse is an excel- minutes away. The hotel has played host to with four poster have been named after areas lent destination for food and relaxation. The world famous golfers during the European Tour around Slane. Just 40 minutes from Dublin and hotel is centrally located in the heart of Irish Open and is ideally situated to play the Dublin Airport, the Conyngham Arms is the perfect Drogheda’s city centre, all amenities and a host excellent links courses of Baltray, Seapoint & base for visiting Newgrange, Slane Castle, Tayto of attractions are a stones throw away. 33 Park, Hill of Slane, the tourist office and genealogy Bettystown. 34 centre are just down the street. Navan, Fairyhouse and Bellew-stown Racecourses are only a few furlongs away from the Conyngham Arms. meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 36 meath 15.2A_Layout 1 12/01/2015 17:08 Page 37

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Our Tourist Information Centres can also provide information on activities, entertainment and reserve Ireland’s Heritage Capital accommodation at approved facilities throughout Ireland

discoverboynevalley.ie meathtourism.ie facebook.com/discoverboynevalley Trim Trim Visitor Centre Tel +353 (0) 46 909 7060 and The Welcome All Café Tourist information Centre Castle Street, Trim, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 943 7227 Fax +353 (0) 46 943 8053 E [email protected] meathtourism.ie The visitor centre offers a wide range of books, gifts and crafts, as well as the Power and Glory Audio Visual Show. New modern Coffee Shop The Welcome All Café open serving speciality teas/coffees and food all day Mon - Sun.

Kells Kells Tourist Information Point Kells Civic Offices,Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 924 0064 Fax +353 (0) 46 924 9316 E [email protected] Houses copy of the book of Kells along with other treasures. Open Monday - Friday for tourist information, brochures and accommodation.

Navan Solstice Arts Centre and Tourist Information Point Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Fax +353 (0) 46 909 2305 E [email protected] solsticeartscentre.ie New theatre and arts centre occupies a pivotal site in the town of Navan. The 320 seat theatre will play host to numerous concerts, exhibitions and events. Hosts state of the art visual art gallery and exhibition space. Tourist information provided also.

Brú na Bóinne Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Donore, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 41 980 8000

Slane Slane Hub & Tourism Centre 2 Main Street, Slane, Co Meath. Tel +353 (0) 41 982 4000 E [email protected] visitslane.ie

Oldcastle Kraft Kaffee and Tourist Point No. 1 Ardfrail Court, Millbrook Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath Tel +353 (0) 49 854 2645 Tourist Information Point / Craft Shop stocking all Irish made gifts. Coffee Dock with speciality coffees.

Mornington Riverside Home & Gift Coast Road, Mornington, Drogheda, Co Meath. Tel +353 (0) 41 982 8835 E [email protected] rhg.ie

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