Boyne Valley Drive Sites

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Arriving by car

Collon House is in the centre of Historic Collon village on the N2 Dublin Derry/Londonderry road, 55kms/35 miles north of Dublin City.Or if driving from Dublin/Airport North on the M1, take junction 10, and the Collon Road, if driving Southbound on the M1, take junction 12, and the Collon Road.

Arriving by Bus/Coach

Fast and frequent coaches operate between Collon and Dublin city centre, see collinscoaches.ie for timetables.Local buses operates to Drogheda, to connect with expressway services, see buseireann.ie

Arriving by Train

The nearest Irish Rail/Iarnrod Eireann station is Drogheda, 9 miles away, see irishrail.ie for timetable.

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From Dublin take the M3 motor way(this road is tolled), leaving at Exit 8 or N3 to Navan, on continue through Navan and take a right just beyond the turn for Kentstown, you will see a sign N 51 Kingscourt /Drogheda, go up Flower Hill and keep right round the roundabout at the Round O public house. The cemetery is about a mile on the left-hand side of the Slane road, you will see a sign with a P (Park) & + Cross, turn left here and a few yards up this road you will see a Round Tower and gate leading to the cemetary.

Via M1 Motorway or Drogheda: From the M1 (this road is tolled) coming from Belfast, take the exit for junction 10, take the N51 exit to Slane/Drogheda North. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N51 headed for Slane. If coming from Drogheda take the N51 headed towards Slane also. Continue on the N51 through slane towards Navan after approx 9kms there should be signage for Donaghmore Round Tower & cemetary

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From Dublin take the M3 motor way (this road is tolled), leaving at Exit 9 At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N51, Go through 2 roundabouts, At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kells Road/R147. Continue to follow R147, (6km) Turn right toward Windtown Road, Turn left onto Windtown Road, Donaghpatrick, Co. Meath

Via M1 Motorway or Drogheda: From the M1 (this road is tolled) coming from Belfast, take the exit for junction 10, take the N51 exit to Slane/Drogheda North. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N51 headed for Slane. Coming from Drogheda take the N51 headed towards Slane also. Continue on the N51 through Slane. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N51, Go through 1 roundabout, (13km) Turn right onto Ratholdren Road, Continue onto Windtown Road for 3km and then you reach Donaghpatrick.

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Getting here - Drogheda Museum Millmount is located in the centre of Drogheda town on the south of the river Boyne. Buses and cars should turn into of the Dublin Road onto Mary Street at the Memorial, facing the new Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, and drive to the top of the hill. Turn right into Duleek Street and follow the road turning left into the Millmount Complex.

On foot from the Train Station follow the same route as above. From the Bus Station, Town Centre of tourist Office eirther take the steps to the right of Ollies Public House or walk up Barrack Lane to the Millmount Complex which is directly across the road from the Millmount Public House. Visitor Information

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From M1 Motorway

Take exit 8 and follow the R152 to Duleek.

From Navan

Take the R153 to Kentstown and take a left in Kentstown along the R150 for Duleek crossing the N2.

From Drogheda

Take the R152 out of Drogheda for Duleek

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The key for the entrance door to Fourknocks Passage Tomb can be obtained from the White family +353 (0) 1 8354722 before 6pm who live over a mile from the Tomb . Directions are signposted from Fourknocks  (see map below).
The house (Eircode A42 FN40) is found west of the tomb - turn left at the Y-junction with the white and green house then keep going straight up the narrow track where the main road turns to the left. The Whites' house is some distance up here - the 5th on the right.
A cash deposit must be given which is refundable on the safe return of the key. The key should be returned before 6pm.
The entrance is via a stone stile, there is no access for wheelchairs.

Directions to Fourknocks from Drogheda:

Travel 14 km via Duleek to Ardcath Village.

Travel South East towards Garristown for 1.5 km (passing the school and church).

Turn left at cross roads towards Clonalvy (Fourknocks is signposted).

Travel for 2 km (passing Donnellys Pub in Clogherstown on the right).

Turn left onto a narrow road.

Travel for 0.5km to collect key at White's house which has a plaque with the name WHITE built into the stone wall at the roadside. There is a red hay barn behind the house.

Travel 1.5 km to a STOP sign where the road joins an equally narrow road, keep to the left.

Travel a short distance to a fork in the road, keep to the right towards Naul.

Travel for 175 meters, the Fourknocks pedestrian entrance is on the left hand side.

The pedestrian entrance is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Directions to Fourknocks from Dublin and the Naul:

Take the M1 northbound, and exit at Junction 6.

Turn left on to the R122 towards Naul

Drive 5km to Naul village.

In Naul, turn right onto the R108, towards Drogheda.

After 2km turn left onto the L5624, signpost for Clonalvy.

Drive 2.5km, Four Knocks tomb is on your right.

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By car:

The Francis Ledwidge Museum is located in Janeville, Slane, Co. Meath. Travel on the M2 from Dublin to Slane. The museum can be found on Janeville Street.

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Rail

Drogheda is serviced by both Intercity (Dublin/ Belfast) and Suburban trains (Dublin/Drogheda/ Dundalk) with trains departing approximately every half hour from 07:30 - 23:20 daily. For more info see www.irishrail.ie or call +353 (0) 41 9838749.

Bus

Drogheda is serviced by both Intercity (Dublin/Dundalk/ Belfast) and Suburban bus services (Dublin/ Drogheda/ Dundalk),in addition to other national routes, with buses departing from 07:15 - 00:00 daily. For more info visit www.buseireann.ie or call +353(0) 41 9835023.

By Car

From the Nort:

Take the M1 south to Drogheda and exit at the N52 / Drogheda off-ramp (immediately before the M1 Boyne bridge) and follow the signs for town centre.

From the south:

Take the M1 north to Drogheda and exit at the N52 / Drogheda off-ramp (immediately after the M1 Boyne bridge) and follow the signs for town centre.

From the west:

Take the N52 via Navan / Slane, cross over the M1 (with the M1 Boyne bridge to the south) and follow the signs for town centre.

Once in the town

Once in the town Turn on to West Street (adjacent to the Bridge of Peace)•At the end of West street go straight through the junction up St Laurence Street and the gallery is at the top of the hill on the right - slightly offset from the street•Note there is no parking within the gallery complex.

There are several parking options in Drogheda – visit www.highlanes.ie for more details on directions and parking.

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From Navan:

Get on the R147 heading towards Dublin. Continue on this road (through three roundabouts) for about 11Km. Take a left at Ross Cross for Skryne. Continue on the Old Ross Road until you come to the next crossroads. Take a left for The Green at Swans Pub and then take the first left after you turn. Arrive at the Hill of Skryne. From Trim: Take the R154 headed towards Dublin/Clonee. After 10Km turn left toward Knightsfield Park. Continue straight onto Knightsfield Park. Continue onto Old Ross Road. Turn left onto R147 and then take the immediate right for Skryne onto Old Ross Road. Continue on the Old Ross Road until you come to the next crossroads. Take a left for The Green at Swans Pub and then take the first left after you turn. Arrive at the Hill of Skryne.

Via M1 Motorway or Drogheda:

Take the M1 (this road is tolled) coming from Belfast. At junction 7, take the R132 exit to Julianstown/Balbriggan (North). At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto R132. Turn left onto R150. Turn right onto R150/R152. Take the 1st left onto R150. Turn left onto N2. Turn right onto R153. Turn left for the road towards Trim. Continue on this road until you reach Skryne. Take a right for The Green at Swans Pub and then take the first left after you turn. Arrive at the Hill of Skryne.

From Dublin:

Take the M3 (this road is tolled) headed for Cavan. At junction 6, take the R125 exit to Dunshaughlin/Trim. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto R125. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on R125. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto R147. At Ross Cross turn right for Skryne onto Old Ross Road. Continue on the Old Ross Road until you come to the next crossroads. Take a left for The Green at Swans Pub and then take the first left after you turn. Arrive at the Hill of Skryne.

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From Dublin head north on the N2 to Slane. Drive straight through Slane and about 600 metres after the crossroads take the first left sign-posted Hill of Slane. Drive up here to the car-park. Walk straight across the field. The mound is situated in the trees behind the monastic site.

From Navan head east on Kells Road toward Flower Hill, Turn left onto Flower Hill, at the Roundabout take 3^rd exit onto Slane Road/N51, continue to follow N51, at Slane Village turn left at the traffic lights about 600 metres after the crossroads take the first left sign-posted Hill of Slane. Drive up here to the car-park. Walk straight across the field. The mound is situated in the trees behind the monastic site.

From Drogheda Head west on Patrick Street toward George's Street, Turn right onto George's Street, Continue onto North Road, Continue onto R132, At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N51, Go through 2 roundabouts, approaching Slane village take the right at the traffic lights, about 600 metres after the crossroads take the first left sign-posted Hill of Slane. Drive up here to the car-park. Walk straight across the field. The mound is situated in the trees behind the monastic site.