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Boyne Valley Local Area - Places to Visit

Day Tours of County Meath

Personalised Day Tours of Meath, the royal county, rich in heritage and history. Visit the heritage capital of Ireland as your driver brings you from one location to the other to stroll around at your ease.

Take a recommended tour or design your own, choose from the Boyne Valley megalithic monuments at Newgrange and Knowth, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, the Hill of Slane, Slane Castle, the Battle of the Boyne site, Loughcrew and many more heritage sites, castles and ancient ruins.

A range of transport options are available depending on the size of your group. You can travel in opulent style in a Rolls Royce, take in the panorama in a Range Rover or go the extra yard in a stretched Lincoln Limousine. Larger vehicles available for bigger groups. More ... 		Boyne Valley Tours


Battle of the Boyne Site

The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is located in the 18th century Oldbridge House, which is on the battle site. There is free access to the battle site, parklands and Coffee Shop, there is a charge for access to Oldbridge House Visitors Centre.

The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II, was fought in July 1690. Both kings commanded their armies in person, 36,000 on the Williamite side and 25,000 on the Jacobite side - the largest number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield. At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and Religious power in Ireland. More ... 		Battle of the Boyne


Millmount Museum and Martello Tower

Millmount Museum and Martello Tower are located at Millmount in the centre of Drogheda, County Louth overlooking the historic river Boyne. The area is rich in heritage dating back over 3,000 years while the town itself is over 800 years old.

It is the oldest surviving man made structure in the town with a dramatic history and many stories to tell. Young or old, what ever your interests, you will enjoy a warm welcome and a great day out. GPS setting Longitude 06.20.57W Latitude 53.42.43N. More ... 		Martello Tower Drohgeda


Beaulieu House

Beaulieu House has been home to the same family since it was built in 1666, a true gem and rare survivor of Irish history. Enjoy guided tours of the house and four acres of walled garden.

Beaulieu estate was formed by the Plunkett family in 1082. The present owner is the tenth generation descendant of Sir Henry Tichbourne governor and defender of Drogheda in the siege of 1641.

Situated on the north bank of the river Boyne, between Drogheda and the coast. More ... 		Beaulieu House

Local Information

  • Boyne Garden Centre - located near the village of Slane. The Garden Centre is situated within a mature landscaped garden, where visitors may get inspiration for their own gardens.
  • Meath Archaeological and Historical Society.
  • Boyne Valley Fishing - Fishing packages include guiding, pub lunch, fishing permit, transport and equipment.
  • Drogheda on the Boyne - Drogheda is one of Ireland's oldest and most historical towns and is the gateway to the Boyne Valley.
  • Meath.ie - Meath County Council Website.