This historic tower stands on Drogheda’s highest ground and it can be seen for miles around. It’s all that’s left of an important Dominican Friary,...

St Peter’s is regarded as one of the finest Gothic Revival churches in Ireland, its limestone façade a striking feature of the town. However, the...

Drogheda’s premier theatre and arts venue draws some 40,000 people a year to its exciting and varied programme of events. Comedy, music, film and fine...

St Mary’s newly restored church is now the home of the Drogheda Heritage Centre. Inside, an interactive exhibition recounts the town’s action-packed history. In 1649...

An award-winning visitor attraction, Millmount has been described as one of the finest town museums in Ireland. Highlights include an acclaimed collection of Guild and...

Beaulieu House has one of Ireland’s earliest unfortified houses, a historic walled garden and a car museum. The house was built between 1660 and 1666...

Mellifont Abbey was Ireland’s first Cistercian Abbey and one of the most important medieval Abbeys in the country. Founded in 1142, the magnificent building took...

This cultural centre is devoted to developing and supporting traditional Irish arts, especially music. Musical festivals, workshops and intimate gigs can all be seen here,...

Ireland’s largest activity centre offers an excellent range of activities. The 70-acre former equestrian centre has diversified. Activities now include quad biking, mud-karting bowling, paintball,...

Balbriggan is a fast-growing fishing and holiday village near Dublin. Its sandy beach is watched over by a Martello tower and backed by coastal paths...

Argillan Castle is a waterside 18th-century manor with spectacular views of the Irish sea. Set in 80 hectares, its gardens comprise a Victorian Conservatory and...

The mills of Skerries were once a model of sustainability, with wind and water turning their massive wheels and sails. Two windmills, a watermill and...

Thousands of the world’s most beautiful butterflies live at Dublin Butterfly House. Visitors to this tropical wonderland can share the drama of their lives. Early...

Swords is an ancient town, and Swords castle has been standing at its centre since the 1200s. The Castle actually comprises a cluster of buildings...

Ward River Valley Park is a 220-acre public park on the banks of the Ward River near the town of Swords. Woodlands, wetlands and grassland...

Rush is a popular seaside town with good range of entertainment possibilities. They include the Fingal Arts Centre, where events include art exhibitions, craft fairs...

Rush is derived from Ros Eó, meaning Peninsula of the Yew Trees, and this finger of land is flanked two by sandy beaches. North and...

Europe’s biggest indoor Waterworld has something for everyone. For the kids, there’s Wild Waters, with rides for all ages including: Mastern Blaster, a water roller...

Set within this Georgian Manor’s 350 acres is a 29-acre traditional farm. A children’s favourite, it comes complete with fowl, farmyard animals, pig sties, a...

Walled, sunken and landscaped, Farmleigh’s 79 acres of gardens offer plenty of variety. These and the magnificent Georgian house at their centre have been drawing...