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.
For the past few months we have all been laying low across the country and the world, retreating to our homes and cocooning within our family units due to Covid-19. This has been a very different time for us all and it has been amazing to see how some of our local businesses in the Boyne Valley have diversified to provide goods and services to their customers throughout.
Welcome to the eighth edition of Armchair Archaeology! In this series we look at the famous and the less well-known sites in the Boyne Valley. Since the current restrictions mean we cannot go out and explore in person, let Boyne Valley Tourism take you on a virtual tour of some of our favourite sites.
