Just 30 minutes from Dublin, some of its best-known attractions include the 5,000-year-old burial chambers at the Newgrange World Heritage Site; the interpretive centre at the Battle of the Boyne site and the Gothic Revival St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett.
Don’t miss the Highlanes Gallery in a 19th-century Franciscan church hosting a Municipal Art Collection; the sword and mace given by William of Orange after the Battle of the Boyne; and Trim Castle - the best preserved and most impressive Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland.
Opening Times: May - September
Admission: Fees apply
Check website for details www.boynevalley.com