Explore Ancient History in The Boyne Valley with Discover Ireland

The Boyne Valley

The ancient Boyne Valley

The town of Drogheda on the banks of the Boyne is packed with history, from St Laurence’s Gate to the Millmount Monument. If you’ve got the stomach for it, you can pop into St Peter's Church to see St Oliver Plunkett's p...

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Ireland's Ancient East

Have a car-free adventure in the Boyne Valley

From ancient ruins and burial tombs to natural landscapes and local eateries, discover all the ways to have a ball in the Boyne Valley without the car.

See the amazing Boyne Valley

From the towns of Drogheda and Slane to the tombs at Newgrange and Hill of Tara - travel back in time as you uncover the Boyne Valley.

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Experience the Boyne Valley

Roam the grounds of Trim Castle, cycle along the Athumney Riverside Walk and marvel at the history of Newgrange on your next visit to the Boyne Valley.

There’s so much to do

Wander through time as you uncover the secrets of the Boyne Valley.

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Tips from locals

The landscape around Dowth and Dowth Mound is beautiful in all weather particularly when there is a full moon and the possibility of seeing deer cross the road.