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Places to Visit in Near Dublin
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Navan, Co. Meath
This ancient site, and one of Ireland's premier attractions, was the symbolic seat of Ireland’s High Kings until the 11th century. Ring forts can be seen but unfortunately some were damaged by English searching for the Ark of the Covenant. It once had rel
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Donore, Co. Meath
Newgrange is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most significant and most spectacular passage-grave (a passage tomb covered by a large mound). It dates from 3000BC. It has also the special quality in that on every 21 December the sun shines directly through it,
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Oldbridge, Co. Meath
Site of the Battle of the Boyne, an important date in Irish history, between the Williamite and Jacobite forces, in July 1690.
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Slane, Co. Meath
It was on the Hill of Slane that St. Patrick light his Pascal fire at Easter in 433 A.D. It is here that one can see the remains of the 16th century church on the site of the ancient church founded by St. Patrick.
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Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
The Loughcrew Cairns, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000BC. Stunning views of Ireland as well as these magnificent ancient tombs make this place well worth a visit. No wheelchair access unfortunately.
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Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co Meath
This delightful garden, overlooked by the prehistoric Loughcrew Cairns, comprises water, trees and shrubs, vistas and archaeology rather than flower beds, and displays numerous extraordinary features in an historic setting.Loughcrew Historic G...
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Newgrange, Slane, Co. Meath
Irelands leading genuine working farm open to the public. Situated in the Boyne Valley, surrounding the Newgrange Monument. Cuddle a kitten, hold a chick, pet a pony, feed the ducks, play with the pig or maybe bottle feed the lambs, or view our many displ
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Slane, Co.Meath
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Laytown, Co. Meath
Ireland's only ecology centre. It contains an organic garden, renewable energy interactive park, riverside nature, rain and solar exhibits, and trailwind.
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Fordstown, Navan, Co Meath
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