Donore

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Aerial view of a sunset and surrounding farmland at the ancient passage tomb and temple of Newgrange, a Neolithic monument at the Bru na Boinne Heritage Site; Donore, County Meath, Ireland
Aerial view of a sunset and surrounding farmland at the ancient passage tomb and temple of Newgrange, a Neolithic monument at the Bru na Boinne Heritage Site; Donore, County Meath, Ireland
Aerial view of a sunset at the ancient passage tomb and temple of Newgrange, a Neolithic monument at the Bru na Boinne Heritage Site; Donore, County Meath, Ireland
Ireland Landscape
Above the entrance to the passage at Newgrange there is an opening called a roof-box. Its purpose is to allow sunlight to penetrate the passage and chamber at sunrise around the Winter Solstice. At 8:58am a narrow beam of light penetrates the roof-box and reaches the floor of the chamber, gradually extending to the rear of the passage. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens within the chamber so that the whole room becomes dramatically illuminated. After 17 minutes the sunbeam leaves the chamber and retreats back down the passage.
Dalys Inn

Dalys Inn

3 out of 5
Main Street Donore Meath
The price is RM465 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM465
RM527 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Donore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre and Brú na ...
7.4/10 Good! (296 reviews)
Staff was good, room clean ! Would recommend

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Dalys Inn
Premier Inn Dublin Airport

Premier Inn Dublin Airport

3 out of 5
Airside Retail Park Swords
The price is RM327 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM327
RM372 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swords. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malahide Castle and Croke Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
Clean room, staff friendly

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Premier Inn Dublin Airport
Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

4 out of 5
Church Road Dublin Dublin
The price is RM506 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM506
RM574 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms were spotless couldn’t fault it as a family group visiting everyone had a positive experience,, getting to the staff they also went out their way and helped us get to a venue after getting let down by company this place is definitely getting another visit from us fantastic

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
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Sheephouse Country Courtyard

Sheephouse Country Courtyard

4 out of 5
Sheephouse Donore Meath
Stay at this cottage in Donore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre and Battle of the Boyne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Location Location Location
Nice accommodation (needs a better sofa!!!) but lacking for nothing otherwise...Close to newgrange & battle of boyne ...the boyne valley drive is a good one to do...lots to see & do

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2021

Sheephouse Country Courtyard
Tara View Apartments

Tara View Apartments

3 out of 5
Moorepark Rathfeigh Co. Meath
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Rathfeigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Athcarne Castle and Viking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Enjoy staying

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Tara View Apartments
Seaside holiday Apartments

Seaside holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Argyle Lodge, Six Cross Lane Rush Dublin
Stay at this beach apartment in Rush. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Lusk Heritage Centre and Skerries Mills are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
it was exactly what we wanted - right on the Irish Sea; comfortably remote and quiet, but walking distance to grocery store and bus to Dublin. LOVED our time here! Jason & Mary were ever so helpful with different accesses/requests that we were hoping to explore; Jason greeted us on arrival and showed ...

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Seaside holiday Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre which includes interior views

Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre

5/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Donore. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre

Battle of the Boyne Battlefield

You can find out about the history of Donore with a stop at Battle of the Boyne Battlefield. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Battle of the Boyne Battlefield

Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre

You can study the exhibits at Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Donore. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre

Things to do

Slane Castle

Private VIP Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Slane Castle Distillery

RM1,283
per adult
Private VIP Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Slane Castle Distillery
Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

RM3,032
per traveller
Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara
Hill of Slane

Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley

RM4,432
per traveller
Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley
Newgrange

Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara Private Tour from Dublin

RM3,261
per traveller
Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara Private Tour from Dublin
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

Boyne Valley Ancient Wonders and Monastic Heritage Tour

RM3,149
per traveller
Boyne Valley Ancient Wonders and Monastic Heritage Tour
Newgrange Monument

Private Newgrange and Monasterboice Tour with Expert Guide

RM3,149
per traveller
Private Newgrange and Monasterboice Tour with Expert Guide
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Reviews of Donore

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We would definitely return.