Food & Drink

Over the past ten years several new distilleries have been popping up across the Island of Ireland. Great news for drinks enthusiasts. The experience of visiting a distillery to see where your favourite tipple is made is becoming more and more popular. Ireland has a great history of distilling whiskey and Irish whiskey is now the fastest growing spirit in the world. On the other hand, gin is now the fastest growing spirit among Irish consumers. Many distilleries decided to start making gin while waiting for their whiskey to mature and so the popularity of the spirit has soared.

School is back and the normal routine for parents of making lunches, dropping off the kids and homework begins. Now is the perfect time for parents, and everyone else to get away for a mid-week break without the kids! The weather is still on our side and, with amazing accommodation offerings, relaxing pubs and restaurants, beautiful scenic walks and heritage sites around every corner, the Boyne Valley is the perfect destination for a mid-week break.
There is so much to see and do in the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East. Here is a list of our top places to stay and visit.

A wise man once said- “There are no strangers here, only friends we haven’t met”. And where better to meet new people and hear great stories than in a Boyne Valley Pub. The 26th of June saw Pubs in Ireland reopen their doors again and welcome customers inside. For many publicans it was a day that they had been waiting patiently for, for 9 months- some longer. A true Irish holiday always involves a trip to the local pub, whether its to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a music session, it never disappoints. 

This summer was all about reconnecting with family, visiting our nearest and dearest and venturing out again after a long winter in lockdown. Now its time to start reconnecting with friends and the Boyne Valley is the perfect destination to play a getaway with the girls!

There is no doubt that this is the summer of the great outdoors. The weather has been glorious, our sunsets have been epic and we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to dining outside in the Boyne Valley. Restrictions are constantly being eased and from last Monday, the 26th of July, we are permitted to dine inside again as long as we are fully vaccinated. Many restaurants, cafes and hotels in the Boyne Valley will give you an option of inside dining, outside dining or both!

Discover Boyne Valley was delighted to be able to organise a visit by Henry McKean from Newstalk Radio to the Boyne Valley on Thursday 22nd July.

There is no doubt that the Boyne Valley offers an extensive list of options for your overnight stay in the area. Our towns and countryside are home to some amazing hotels to visit this summer. Down through the years, the Boyne Valley has established an excellent reputation for hospitality. No more so than in the smaller accommodation providers like our bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and our camping, glamping, and motorhome parks.

Last week Michelle Walsh Jackson (The Novel Traveller) told the Elaine Show on Virgin Media One all about her recent adventures in the Boyne Valley.

You can read all about it, and see some fantastic special offers, on her blog here, or watch the TV spot here.

Drogheda is the gateway to the Boyne Valley and one of the oldest towns in Ireland. Its many heritage sites, museums, galleries, hotels, and restaurants lends itself to being a must visit destination this summer.  Read on and we will tell you why…

Historic Drogheda:

Ireland is on the move again and more and more of our hospitality and tourism businesses are reopen or preparing to reopen. Restrictions are still in place and while we are all enjoying the freedom of getting outdoors and exploring again, we need to make sure to follow the current COVID-19 guidelines.