Loughcrew Estate
Loughcrew Estate & Gardens are full of history, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere making the visit a magical experience.
Loughcrew Estate,
Loughcrew,
Oldcastle,
Co. Meath, A82 X4Y1
Loughcrew Estate & Gardens are full of history, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere making the visit a magical experience.
Loughcrew Estate,
Loughcrew,
Oldcastle,
Co. Meath, A82 X4Y1
Established in 2004, The Kraft Kaffee & Vintage Shop sells organic coffees, light lunches and homemade snacks.
Tourist Information Point with brochures and maps of the Boyne Valley.
All crafts are Irish made with a selection of vintage clothing and jewellery.
Tuesday Wednesday and Fridays
10 am - 5 pm
Saturdays
10 am - 4 pm
No. 1 Ardfrail Court Millbrook Road Oldcastle Co. Meath A82 D589
A truly authentic family-run, traditional Irish pub. At Farrelly’s, we are famous for the quality or our pint of Guinness. As well as providing a traditional atmosphere we have a very pleasant outdoor area, a modern Wi-Fi network and live music every Friday.
Church Street, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Loughcrew House and Gardens are a 17th and 19th Century Irish landscape steeped in compelling history, with numerous scenic gardens and pleasure walks to enjoy. We offer unique and individual accommodation that cater for every guest need. Relax and unwind in Loughcrew House with up to 17 friends and family, Stable Lodge or our Courtyard Apartment.
Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Located beside the 5,000 year old Loughcrew Cairns is where you will find Loughcrew Megalithic Centre. Visitors to the area have a choice of accommodation. Our campsite is surrounded by mature trees and consists of our fantastic glamping village and 15 hardstanding berths with electric hook up. If you feel like getting back to nature we have plenty of room for tents. Guests can also make use of our playground, tv room and games room.
Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Access to outside spaces only. Please do not climb on Cairn T.
Due to ongoing conservation works access to the interior of Cairn T is not possible at present. The rest of the monuments on the hill are not affected by this necessary work.
OPW regret any inconvenience caused.
In the summer months tour guides are on site to answer questions: please see website for times and details.
View location on Google Maps here
From M1 Motorway
At junction 10, take the N51 exit.
Merge onto M3
Continue onto R154
Continue onto L2800 Turn right Destination will be on the left
From Dublin M3
Continue onto Navan Road/N3, take exit onto R163
Continue onto R154
Turn right to stay on R154
Continue onto L2800
Turn right
Destination will be on the left
The grandest concentration of Neolithic passage tombs in Ireland can be found at Loughcrew. Local folklore maintains that the site is the work of the “monster woman” who once ruled the area. Loughcrew`s name in Irish is Sliabh na Callaí meaning “Hill of the Witch” or “Hags Hill.” The name of the ancient hag was Garavogue, known locally as An Cailleach Bhéara. This witch or hag may have had her origins in the Celtic goddess Buí, whom we encounter at Knowth in Brú na Bóinne. She was a Moon Goddess or Earth Mother.
The town of Oldcastle was the 18th century creation of the Naper family, who received parts of the Plunkett estate following the cromwellian wars. Due in part to the continuation of a Gaelic way of life, the area, suffered badly during the Great Famine (1845-‘9) in comparison with richer, more arable areas in the southern part of Meath. The poorest inhabitants were obliterated by starvation and emigration. Nonetheless, land patterns still visible today reveal a strong attachment to pastoral farming of ‘Gaelic Culture'.
View location on Google Maps here
From M1 Motorway
At junction 10, take the N51 exit.
Merge onto M3
Continue onto R154
From Dublin M3
Continue onto Navan Road/N3, take exit onto R163
Continue onto R154
Turn right to stay on R154
Turn right onto Cavan Street/R195
Patrick's Hill forms part of the Loughcrew complex of Neolithic passage tombs. There are several fine examples of cairns and standing stones.
OPW, Cortown, Oldcastle, Co Meath
View location on Google Maps here
From M1 Motorway
At junction 10, take the N51 exit.
Merge onto M3
Continue onto R154
Turn right to stay on R154
Destination will be on the right
From Dublin M3
Continue onto Navan Road/N3, take exit onto R163
Continue onto R154
Turn right to stay on R154
Turn right to stay on R154
Destination will be on the right