High kings and high crosses, rollercoasters and razor clams, beaches and battlefields, garden trails and greenways - I love a holiday that caters for everyone in the family. Make it a short drive from home and it's even better: 30 minutes from Dublin? Yes, please.
Welcome to the fourteeth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley.
As restrictions ease and we plan on where to explore once again, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites.
This afternoon we explore Duleek Abbey.
Duleek Abbey began life as a monastic settlement when, in 450 AD, Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, established a bishopric there.
Welcome to the thirteenth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley. As restrictions ease and we plan on where to explore once again, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites.
This afternoon we explore St. Laurence’s Gate, Drogheda.
Welcome to the twelfth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley. As restrictions ease and we plan on where to explore once again, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites.
This afternoon we are visiting the magical hill of Loughcrew, Co Meath. Clare Tuffy of OPW is our guide on this journey….
Summer is when the Boyne Valley is at its best. It can show off its fantastic assets with early sunrises and long, warm evenings and the best thing is that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With beautiful beaches, ancient monuments, rolling green landscapes and a host of family attractions, make a break for the Boyne Valley and experience this very special destinationfor yourself.
Today for Meet the Members we are taking to the waters, to explore the river with Boyne Boats!
Under the expert supervision of a local guide, this is a rare opportunity to explore the Boyne Valley in the actual currach boats that featured in the Game of Thrones TV series
Native to Ireland, and rooted in its history, the currach was traditionally made with a wooden frame and sealed with animal skins and hides.
Welcome to the tenth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley. As restrictions ease and we plan on where to explore once again, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites.
Today for Meet the Members we’re looking at Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, just outside Oldcastle in north County Meath and right beside the prehistoric Loughcrew Cairns.
Keith O'Hara of The Irish Road Trip has recently written a brilliant article on what to do in Co. Meath in the Boyne Valley. Take it away Keith...
Welcome to the ninth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley. As restrictions ease and we plan on where to explore once again, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites. This afternoon we have a special guest post by Lindsey Ilona Brady, OPW guide at the magnificent Old Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth.
