Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
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.
Find out about the history of Slane with a stop at Knowth. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Visit a vast burial mound that was built around 3200 B.C., and has an internal chamber that’s illuminated by the winter solstice.
You can browse the exhibits at Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Donore. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.
Enjoy a round of golf in Ardee at Ardee Golf Club. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
You can take time to visit WhiteRiver Park Kart Racing Circuit during your travels to Collon.
