Guests are invited to tickle their taste buds at this year’s Dowth Point-to-Point and Country Fair on 28th October - with Michelin star chef Richard Corrigan and Eoin Gilchrist and Kris Kodric from the award-winning Tankardstown House, being named amongst the culinary talent appearing live at the Meath event.
Top Irish amateur jockey Jamie Codd helped kick off the countdown to the Dowth Point-to-Point and Country Fair, set to take place on Sunday 28th October at Dowth, Brú na Bóinne, County Meath.
Organised and sponsored by agri-technology company Devenish in conjunction with the Meath Hunt and Tara Harriers, the event celebrates the very best of country life with a jam-packed offering of racing, food and family fun in the historic setting of Dowth, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is really fantastic coverage for the Boyne Valley region! Journalist Sarah Wolstencroft from The Scottish Sun was our guest recently as part of a media trip to Counties Louth and Meath. Sarah is full of positive praise for many of our tourism members and the hospitality that she received on her three-day trip here.
Would you like to join a team of archaeologists uncovering medieval Trim? Then come along to our community archaeological excavation focusing on excavating the medieval garden at the Black Friary, Trim, Co. Meath, The dig will take place from August 14th-27th inclusive; 10am to 4.30pm. (Closed on Monday August 20th).
"Loughcrew Megalithic Centre in Oldcastle, Co Meath has a playground, picnic benches and a campsite.
"Exploring Ireland’s Ancient East by car immediately immerses you in some 5,000 years of history. Start with the Boyne valley, where you’ll find ancient burial mounds at Newgrange, Dowth and Knowth (which comprise the Brú na Bóinne Unesco world heritage site).
"The holidays are coming, and suddenly you have time on your hands. Here's our guide to Ireland’s very best family days out" - https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/the-irish-family-bucket-list-25-days-out-for-every-price-point-36990461.html
Published on June 10th 2018
"This list will take you all over Ireland, in no particular order, but each of these places make for incredible stop offs on your trip!" - https://youririshadventure.com/incredible-seaside-towns-in-ireland/
Published on June 6th 2018
"Celtic Adventures organises everything from archery to canoeing to climbing, and caters for individuals, families and schools, as well as offering corporate team-building events for firms." - https://www.independent.ie/business/small-business/your-stories/sense-of-adventure-lets-couple-build-winning-team-in-outdoors-sector-36877392.html
The award-winning Irish Maritime festival is back! Taking place this weekend in Drogheda Port, it’s a super-sized maritime celebration and it suitable for all ages. Hosted by Louth County Council and Drogheda Port Company in conjunction with Virgin Media, the event takes over the town for a wonderful weekend of maritime activities.
Parade of Sail: Friday 15th June, 12noon
