Local Tourist Attractions
    

Newgrange
 
Newgrange (Bru na Boinne) has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts 200,000 visitors per year. There is no direct access to the Passage Tomb at Newgrange, access is by guided tour from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre located close to the village of Donore, Co. Meath. The last tour of Newgrange is 90 minutes before closing time of the Visitor Centre.
 

Loughcrew Cairns
  
The Equinox illumination at sunrise in Cairn T at Loughcrew. The backstone of the chamber is illuminated by a beam of light at sunrise on the Spring and Autumnal Equinoxes. The sun light is shaped by the stones of the entrance and passage and descends the backstone while moving from left to the right illuminating the solar symbols.

Knowth & Dowth

The Great Mound was built over 5000 years ago, probably after the construction of Newgrange and before the construction of Dowth. The Great Mound at Knowth is similar in size to Newgrange and is surrounded by 18 smaller satellite mounds. Dowth the Fairy Mound of Darkness is about the same size as Newgrange and Knowth and was built in the same period over 5000 years ago.

Loughcrew Garden Visitor Centre

Lough crew Garden Visitor Centre is the heart of the Loughcrew experience. Modelled on a nearby classical gate lodge, our charming log-built reception lodge provides a warm welcome, comfort and shelter; enjoy delicious coffees, teas and light meals, with the emphasis on quality and friendly service.

Hill of Tara - Home of the Kings of Ireland
  
The Hill of Tara, known as Temair in gaeilge, was once the ancient seat of power in Ireland – 142 kings are said to have reigned there in prehistoric and historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology Temair was the sacred place of dwelling for the gods and was the entrance to the other world. Saint Patrick is said to have come to Tara to confront the ancient religion of the pagans.

Kells - Home of The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript of the Gospel. It was created in Ireland probably around 800 AD. The original manuscript is owned by Trinity College in Ireland where it on display.  There are facsimile editions available.  The Book of Keels is also known as the "Book of Columba", probably because it was written in the monastery of Iona to honour the saint.
The Book of Kells is not simply a religious manuscript. True, it contains the four gospels of Mark, Mathew, Luke and John and that was the sole original purpose of the book. But its age and its design, although damaged, allow us a glorious glimpse into the art and style of ancient Ireland. The book is, quite simply, considered a crowning glory of the Celtic art form, and possibly one of the most important treasures of Western Europe.