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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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Kells, Co Meath
The town of Kells (Ceanannas) is situated 60km north west (N3) of Dublin in the historic Boyne Valley. The circular monastic enclosure protected Saint Columba's Church, the Round Tower and four of the town's five crosses. Nearby, Saint Colmcille's...
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Kells, Co. Meath
As one of the religious centres of Western Europe in the 8th & 10th century, this holy site not only housed the Book of Kells for centuries but also produced one of Ireland's most important collection of High Crosses, some of them still standing in the sh
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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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