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Newgrange.
KELLS
This unassuming little town, north west of Navan, is where the famous
DID YOU KNOW…?
Book of Kells was written. Established by St. Colmcille in the 6th
ACCORDING TO CARBON DATING, NEWGRANGE IS APPROXIMATELY
century, it was once one of the most important ecclesiastical centres
600 YEARS OLDER THAN THE GIZA PYRAMIDS IN EGYPT AND
in Ireland and the many High Crosses dating from as early as the 9th
1,000 YEARS OLDER THAN STONEHENGE?
century still bear witness to the fact. Nearby Carnbane, Castlekeeran
and Loughcrew feature a host of Stone Age cairns, medieval High
Crosses and the 18th century Hill of Lloyd tower. Loughcrew also
hosts an excellent outdoor opera festival during the summer. The Kells LAYTOWN
Heritage Centre gives an excellent interpretation of the culture of This pretty seaside village, 3km off the N1, is home to the National
monastic Ireland. Open all year. Tel: (046) 924 7840. For a unique Ecology Centre, Sonairte. The only place of its kind in Ireland, Sonairte
activity, visit the nearby Causey Farm, where you can enjoy a day out demonstrates the practical ways in which to live in harmony with the
on a family farm featuring turf-cutting, Bodhrán playing, céilí dancing, earth and avoid damaging the environment. Tel: (041) 982 7572.
bread-making, traditional session and dinner. Tel: (046) 943 4135.
NAVAN
KILMESSAN The county town of Meath, Navan lies at the confluence of the rivers
Kilmessan was originally the headquarters of the Dublin and Meath Boyne and Blackwater. South east of the town are the impressive
Railway (DMR). When passenger services on the line ended in 1947 remains of Althumney House, a 15th century castle allegedly set
and the final closure of the Navan-Clonsilla line in 1963, the station alight by its owners following the defeat of King James at the Battle of
lay unused until 1981, when the station was converted for use to the the Boyne in 1690. Contact Meath Tourism on 1850 300 789.
Station House Hotel. Best known as the seat of Ireland’s High Kings, the nearby Hill of Tara
has occupied a place in Irish history and legend since the late Stone
guestrooms accommodation Age. The site features remains of Bronze Age passage graves, raths,
The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Tel: (046) 902 5239; earthworks, the Great Banqueting Hall and the Lia Fail (the Ritual
Fax: (046) 902 5588; Email: info@thestationhousehotel.com; Web: Stone of Destiny), which was used in the conferral of the Irish High
www.thestationhousehotel.com. Step off the fast track...drive through Kings. Most of the tour is outdoors, so dress according to the weather.
the gates, along the wooded avenue and reach, at the end of your Tel: (046) 902 5903.
journey, a stress-free haven of peace, tranquility, luxury and
gastronomic delights... The Station House Hotel stands on 12 acres, OLDCASTLE
many of which are beautifully landscaped, such as the gardens and Three kilometres east of Oldcastle and known as ‘the Hill of the
lawns, offering peace & tranquility to those who seek it. We cater for Witch’, Loughcrew is a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating from
all events including weddings, conferences, or just a relaxing leisure 3000 BC. Visitors should be aware that the climb to the cairns is very
break. steep, but well worth the effort for some of the most beautiful
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