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Monasterboice
Churches And Settlements
In the 5th century, St Buite founded a monastic community near Drogheda in County Louth and today, it is home to an impressive collection of ruins. On the site, visitors can discover an old graveyard,...More
Pirates Den
Adventure
The Pirates Den is a large indoor area for children of all ages with areas designed for babies aged between 0-2yrs Toddlers 2-5yrs and the big kids zone for children aged 5 and over. The centre...More
The Ireland Whiskey Trail
Touring Ideas
The award winning 'Ireland Whiskey Trail', is a free touring guide to Ireland's distilleries, best whiskey pubs, hotel and golf club bars and specialised whiskey shops. It includes a free touring map...More
Blackrock Raft Race Day
Children and Family Attractions
The Blackrock Raft Race is one of the premier summer events in the region. The programme of event includes a family treasure hunt, a sandcastle competition, a fancy dress competition, and of course...More
Aura Drogheda Leisure Centre
Health and Fitness
Aura offers everybody, no matter your age or fitness level, the opportunity to improve your health and fitness as well as have fun. The unique aspect to Aura is that you don’t have to be a member to...More
The 'GAS' Challenge (The Gathering Adventure Splash)
Sporting Events
The 'GAS' Challenge will see participants undertaking five challenges over two days. The event starts on Saturday at 9am with a 1200m swim or 4k sea kayak. At 12 noon there will be an 8k road run or...More
Old Mellifont Abbey
Children and Family Attractions
In 1142, St Malachy brought the European monastic lifestyle to Ireland when he founded Old Mellifont Abbey, the country’s first Cistercian monastery. The site is located just a 10-minute drive from...More
Sli Bhride - Brigid Celtic Pilgrimage Walk
Children and Family Attractions
Brigid's Way Celtic Pilgrimage Walk will take place in 7th July 2013, starting at Brigid's traditional birthplace of Faughart in Co. Louth, passing through Louth, Meath and Kildare, ending in Kildare...More
Templetown Beach
Beaches
Shellinghill/Templetown called after the crusading "Knights Templars" fronts one of Louth's most popular but as yet, unspoilt stretch of coastline. Protected on each side by a low level rock...More
Louth and Meath and their Monastic Heritage
Touring Ideas
Monasterboice is where the third tour of great sites begins. Not far away is Mellifont, a sheltered green valley occupied by the foundations of the buildings set up by the first Cistercians to come to...More
Carlingford - King John's Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Carlingford, or King John's, Castle is located on the southern shores of Carlingford Lough. The lough was named by the Vikings and means 'bay of the hag'. Built by Hugh de Lacy, this dramatic fortress...More
The Green Door Accommodation & Tours
Adventure
Based in the town of Drogheda, Co. Louth; The Green Door provides excellent quality accommodation at affordable prices. Specialising in local tours; The Green Door's 'Go Wild' package is proving to be...More
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