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The Boyne Valley
Boyne Valley Drive
We have maps in both cottages to help you navigate the route. Three of our favourite places to visit are Brú na Bóinne also known as Newgrange, the Battle of the Boyne at Oldbridge and the Hill of Tara. There are some beautiful walking trails around the Battle of the Boyne and along the canal tow path. Make sure to stop off at Maguire’s at the Hill of Tara for lunch and souvenirs!
Boyne valley flavours
The Boyne Valley Food Series celebrates and promotes local farmers and food producers across the Boyne Valley region, from County Meath to County Louth.
There is always a seasonal calendar of local events to attend, from learning how to make traditional Irish bread, your very own bottle of botanical gin, or watching demonstrations on how wheat is milled or how honey is spun!
Check out their website to see their Food Experience calendar of events.
Slane Castle
Home to the Conyngham family for more than three hundred years, the castle is renowned not only for its intriguing architectural history, but also for Rock Concerts! Acts such as U2, David Bowie and Guns N’ Roses have all played here. Take a tour of the castle and grounds to experience this legendary rock venue and make sure to stop off in Browne’s Bar for lunch or the Gandon Room Restaurant for dinner.
Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery
The fertile soil and pure water of the Boyne Valley provides the perfect ingredients for Slane Irish Whiskey. Located in the stunning grounds of Slane Castle in a beautifully restored complex of farm buildings. Even if you don’t fancy sampling a ‘dram’ of whiskey, just walking around these buildings and learning about the unique process of making Irish whiskey is inspiring.
Drogheda Town
Drogheda was established by the Normans and has been a site of military, civil and ecclesiastical importance. The skyline is punctuated with spires and belfries. Take the Heritage Trail and visit some of the ancient sites within the towns walls, such as St. Peter’s Church and Millmount Fort.
I would highly recommend booking a guided tour of the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail (available in July & August only), otherwise it’s a self guided walking tour for the remainder of the year.
Drogheda is also a great place for shopping and eating out, and there is a bus and train station with direct links to Dublin and Belfast.
