Kells

Volunteers will take you on a free walking tour of their town. From the early medieval monastic site to the Georgian quarter, our volunteers will share with you the local stories and hidden gems of Kells, Co. Meath. Book your tour at Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub.

Located in the Kells Courthouse Arts, Tourism and Cultural Hub, the Toradh 2 Gallery and upstairs Artists’ hub coupled with the interactive Boyne Valley heritage display, is a key part of the cultural landscape of the county.

The Murtagh Family welcomes you to Rockfield House. Located just outside the heritage town of Kells in Co. Meath, in the heart of the Boyne Valley, originally built in the 18th century, the house has recently been restored to its former glory but with 21st century comforts.

Steam Threshing Museum & Parkland

The Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival came into existence in 1976. It takes place in the picturesque village of Moynalty in the North Meath hinterland. In the beginning the event was held at the local G.A.A grounds in Bellair. Then we moved to our now permanent premises on the banks of the Borora River.

Try your hand at brown bread making, céilí dancing, the bodhrán (Irish drum), hurling (traditional sport), milking a cow, turf cutting and help the working sheepdog....an authentic taste of Irish life with fun people!  Traditional meals and live music evenings.  Hen parties, team building, school tours, ecology programmes.  Pre booking essential.

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Established in 1928, Headfort Golf Club is one of the finest parkland complexes in the Country. Boasting 36 holes, both courses have stunning mature trees, many being specimen, which enhance this unique landscape.

Both courses take full advantage of the natural beauty of one of Ireland’s oldest and finest estates. Located near the picturesque heritage town of Kells in County Meath, it is easily accessible via Exit 10 of the new M3 motorway (35 minutes from Dublin).

Girley Bog Eco Walk is a 3.5 miles/ 5.6 km waymarked National Loop.  It covers varying landscape of forest and bogland.  The terrain is flat and uneven and walking boots are recommended.  The first section of this looped walk takes you through a tranquil Coillte forest, where there is a coniferous forestry plantation located on high bog.