Boyne Valley Holiday Guide 2023 Web Version

Knowth, Brú na Bóinne
To tell the story of Ireland’s Ancient East we
must start at the beginning... 5,000 years ago
in the Boyne Valley.
We present to you 5,000 years of Europe’s
history in a lush green, compact and
accessible landscape...
The Birthplace
of Ireland’s
Ancient East
It’s easy to take it all in,
To go at your own pace,
To dip in or delve in,
To meet great people and listen to stories told
by the greatest storytellers in the world,
Take the time to experience the Boyne Valley,
a unique and diverse place that has inspired
for thousands of years and the birthplace of
Ireland’s Ancient East.
Discover tombs older than the pyramids at
Brú na Bóinne and the birthplace of Samhain
on the Hill of Tlachtga. Be moved at monasteries
such as Mellifont Abbey, explore a medieval
armoury at Trim Visitor Centre, brave a battleground
at the famous Battle of Boyne or test
your own courage on the legendary Cú Chulainn
rollercoaster at Emerald Park. Discover the stories
of a time of contrasts, the time of empire,
rebellion, innovation and industry.
The spirit of the past is wonderfully alive in the
Boyne Valley today. It is full of mystery and
excitement, humour and adventure.
Your tour through Ireland’s Ancient East will be
an experience in living history in a special place
where magical things happen.
Enjoy!
Your journey of discovery
starts here
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