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Cultural Tourism Attractions

Killua Castle

Killua is a historic castle located in the most romantic demesne in Ireland with links to Sir Walter Raleigh and Lawrence of Arabia. The castle, which long lay in ruins, has been fully restored and is now dedicated to expressing and sharing our greatest passions: history, art, environmental conservation, regenerative farming, and gastronomy.

0879436727
info@killuacastle.com

Clonmellon Lodge,

Killua Castle,

Clonmellon,

Co. Meath.

C15 EWF2

https://www.facebook.com/killuacastle01/
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An Gobha, Blacksmith of the Boyne Valley

An Gobha offers immersive and interactive experiences of traditional iron age metal forging, as demonstrated by the character An Gobha, the blacksmith, delivered with theatre, stories, myths, history and fun. An Gobha also manufactures and sells handcrafted metal decorative objects and blade works based on ancient Celtic symbols and artefacts.
 

0868652679
angobha@gmail.com

Durhamstown,

Bohermeen,

Navan,

Co. Meath,

C15 D7W2.

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Moynalty Steam Threshing Museum

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.

046 -9244810 / 087-9396954/ 086-3101879
office@moynaltysteamthreshing.ie

Donore, 

Moynalty,

Kells, 

Co. Meath

A82 C6K7

https://www.facebook.com/MoynaltySteamThreshing
https://twitter.com/MoynaltySteam
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An Tobar Retreat & Spirituality Centre

An Tobar Retreat & Spirituality Centre is nestled in the townland of Ardbraccan approximately 3km from Navan town and is available for groups/individuals who can expect to find welcome, hospitality, healing & hope, woodlands & walkways. The centre offers Retreats/Workshops year-round.

+353 (46) 907 8973
antobarnavan@gmail.com

Ardbraccan,
Navan,
Co. Meath

https://www.facebook.com/antobarnavan/
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Blackfriary Community Heritage Archaeology Project

The excavations at the site of the award-winning Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (BCHAP) in the town of Trim, County Meath, Ireland are run by the Blackfriary Archaeology Field School. Their goal is to deliver a wonderful experience to all interested students, visitors, lifelong learners and enthusiasts at the Blackfriary. Already, so many have started their field careers or realised their dream of taking part in an excavation at this medieval friary in the heritage capital of Ireland.

info@bafs.ie

Blackfriary Archaeology Field School, 
Griffin Park,
Trim, 
Co. Meath

https://www.facebook.com/BlackfriaryFieldschoolIreland/
https://twitter.com/Blackfriarydig
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53.56085
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Drogheda Museum Millmount & Millmount Tower

DROGHEDA MUSEUM MILLMOUNT and Martello Tower are located on the great fort that towers over the town of Drogheda, County Louth, on an ancient hill overlooking the historic river Boyne. It is the gateway to the Boyne Valley, an area rich in heritage dating back over 9,000 years, while the town itself is over 800 years old.

+353 (0) 41 9833097
info@millmount.net

Millmount Complex
Drogheda
Co. Louth

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Francis Ledwidge Museum & War Memorial Centre

The poet Francis Ledwidge was born in Slane on 19th August 1887. The museum is open 7 days 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm and is situated 1 mile from the village of Slane on the Drogheda Road.

Tours can be booked in advance and there are special rates for schools and teachers.

Below is one of Francis’ many poems dedicated to his love Ellie Vaughey.

Spring Love

I saw her coming through the flowery grass

Round her swift ankles butterfly and bee

Blent loud and silent wings; I saw her pass

041 982 4544
info@francisledwidge.com

Janeville, Slane, Co. Meath

https://www.facebook.com/FrancisLedwidgeMuseum
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Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery

Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, is one of Ireland's most important visual art spaces.

Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, which opened in 2006, is one of Ireland's most important visual art spaces. Serving the North East region, it presents a programme of national and international temporary exhibitions, as well as exhibitions drawn from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, a fascinating collection dating from the mid-18th century.

+353 (0)41 9803311
info@highlanes.ie

Highlanes Gallery,
Laurence Street,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth

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Loughcrew Megalithic Centre

Located in the Boyne Valley and beside the 5,000 year old Loughcrew Cairns is Loughcrew Megalithic Centre. At Loughcrew Megalithic centre visitors will find Nelly’s Kitchen Café, Maggie Heaney’s Cottage and Benny’s Workshop. These traditional thatched cottages surround the courtyard where people love to sit and relax after an enjoyable hike up to the highest point in the Boyne Valley.

0867361948 and 0872113624
info@loughcrewmegalithiccentre.com

Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

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Parochial House

This detached three storey house is one of the ‘Four Sisters’ on The Square (actually an octagon) in the heart of historic Slane Village.  Built around 1768, this protected structure is being fully renovated and is open for public access by appointment. (Limited access during restoration – see website for details)

041 9884444
info@parochialhouseslane.ie

Chapel Street, Slane, Co. Meath 

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