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Thought to have been constructed over 5,000 years ago, the Stone Age monument at Newgrange is one of Ireland’s great historic attractions. Located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, this large Neolithic mound is older than both Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

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.

Just half an hour outside of Dublin and set in the midst of a 1,500 acre estate in the Boyne Valley is the beautiful Slane Castle. The castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since the 18th Century, with the major castle reconstruction work taking place in 1785 carried out by James Gandon and James Wyatt.

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Francis Ledwidge Museum during your trip to Slane. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

You can find out about the history of Donore when you stop by Dowth. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Explore the great outdoors at Brú na Bóinne, a lovely green space in Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments.