The Origins of Halloween
This is a really fascinating article about the origins of Halloween in County Meath published by leading archaeology website Ancient Origins.
"Cutting edge meets Heritage" - Drogheda’s new interactive exhibition
“A tourist attraction for the modern age” so said Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda Cllr. Oliver Tully on Thursday. He was launching the new Boyne Valley interactive exhibition for tourists at The Tholsel.
Co-funded by Louth County Council and Fáilte Ireland, the exhibition provides visitors to Drogheda Tourist Office with a cutting edge introduction to all that the beautiful Boyne Valley has to offer.
Parley In The Park - Full Scale Battle at Fair Green, Athboy
Mixed Martial Arts - 1172 AD Style at Fair Green Athboy on October 9th, 12pm.
A great family day out - Come see for yourself.
The Year is 1172, Hugh De Lacy amd Tiernan O'Rourke meet in Athboy to settle who is the over lord of Meath. With sword, spear, armour, horse and achery. The story of the meeting of these two formidable men will be told in full and real battle.
Boyne Valley Foodie Destinations WINNER
We are delighted to announce that the Boyne Valley has again been shortlisted in the Top 10 Foodie Destinations for 2017!
Meath Business & Tourism Awards 2016
The Meath Business & Tourism Awards are back for the seventh year in a row.
The Cottages Ireland wins Best Holiday Home Beach House Award
Fantastic news! The Cottages Ireland (Bettystown, Ireland) has won the Best Holiday Home Beach House Award in the prestigious 2016 European Holiday Home Awards - the only Irish winner.
World Tourism Day Today - 27th September
We are celebrating World Tourism Day in the Boyne Valley, one of only two events in Ireland here: http://wtd.unwto.org/content/events-map-2016. 
“Whats For Puddin” wins ‘Great Taste Golden Fork’ award in London
Congratulations to mother-and-son team, Catriona and Rory Flaherty Meath based company “Whats For Puddin” on winning a ‘Great Taste Golden Fork’ award in London.
Read more here: http://www.businesspost.ie/handmade-irish-sticky-toffee-pudding-scoops-major-food-award/
"Solo Travel Destination: Ireland’s Ancient History", published August 25th
This is a fantastic article by writer Janice Waugh for leading travel website and Facebook page at Solo Travel Society all about the Boyne Valley region in
Launch of The Point-to-Point & Country Fair at Dowth, Sunday 30th October 2016
Current Champion Lady Point-to-Point Rider Aileen O’Sullivan (from Walterstown, Co.Meath) came to Dowth with racehorse ‘Lady of Brega’ to officially launch The 2016 Point-to-Point and Country Fair at Dowth which will take place on Sunday 30th October. This will be the first of its kind in Ireland and see’s a renewed interest in all things country and the Point-to-Point scene.
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