Newgrange
In a verdant bend of the Boyne, an immense white mound stands out against the landscape of County Meath. Beneath this almost…
In a verdant bend of the Boyne, an immense white mound stands out against the landscape of County Meath. Beneath this almost…
Knowth is a prehistoric archaeological site, thought to belong to the Brú na Bóinne complex in County Meath. Dating from the Neolithic…
Dowth is a small cairn dating from the Neolithic period. Part of Ireland's largest archaeological complex, known as Brú na Bóinne, Dowth…
It's time to dive headfirst into Irish history! The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is a museum entirely dedicated to one…
Free Newgrange visits this Saturday 15 August: special tours taking place today To mark Heritage Week, visitors can discover the exterior of…
Donore is a small village in Ireland, in County Meath, renowned for hosting on its land one of Europe’s largest archaeological complexes: Brú na Bóinne (comprising Newgrange, Dowth and Knowth: imposing cairns, open to visitors!).
It is also close to the famous Boyne Valley, the site of one of the most iconic battles in Irish history, on 12 July 1690! It pitted the army of William III of Orange (Protestant) against his predecessor, the Catholic King James II of England, and had terrible repercussions on Irish history (even to this day!).