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Meath

The heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, filled with prehistoric monuments and royal sites.

Newgrange
ExploreNavan, Trim and the Boyne Valley
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Meath?

The heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, filled with prehistoric monuments and royal sites.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Brú na Bóinne – Newgrange
  2. 02Hill of Tara
  3. 03Trim Castle
  4. 04Loughcrew Cairns
  5. 05Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
  6. 06Slane Castle
  7. 07Bective Abbey
  8. 08Kells High Crosses
  9. 09Dunboyne Castle
  10. 10Causey Farm
  11. 11Emerald Park
  12. 12Boyne Valley Greenway
  13. 13Athboy Heritage Trail
  14. 14Dardistown Castle
  15. 15Donaghmore Round Tower
  16. 16Navan Fortifications
  17. 17Fourknocks Passage Tomb
  18. 18River Boyne
  19. 19Spire of Lloyd
  20. 20Hill of Slane

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

3 days

Suggested county driving route

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1

Day 1 — Begin with Brú na Bóinne – Newgrange, then continue to Hill of Tara and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Trim Castle before an afternoon at Loughcrew Cairns.

3

Day 3 — Combine Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre with Slane Castle, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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Stay and explore

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Outdoor stays

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Glamping & Camping in Meath →

Oldcastle, County Meath

Loughcrew Megalithic Centre

Camping · Caravan · Glamping · Motorhome

Summerbank, Oldcastle, County Meath
A82 A6N7
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Glamping & Camping in Meath.

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Experiences for your Meath trip.

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Guided day trip

County Meath

Newgrange and the Boyne Valley

Visit the Boyne Valley on an organised trip from Dublin. This is a tour package rather than a standalone Newgrange entry ticket.

Start / arrival pointDublin city — not the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre

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Private town walk

Out-of-county option · Louth

Drogheda with a local guide

Explore the Boyne-side town's streets and heritage with a local. Review the walk duration and what is included.

Start / arrival pointDrogheda; agree the meeting point with your guide

View details & availability Explore the Louth guide
Horses & gardens

Out-of-county option · Kildare

Irish National Stud & Gardens

Combine thoroughbred heritage with time in the gardens. Allow a separate journey from Athy or your canal-side base.

Start / arrival pointIrish National Stud, near Kildare town

View details & availability Explore the Kildare guide

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