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Day Trips from Dublin
Neolithic passage tombs that are a highlight of any visit to Ireland.
The remains of an early Christian monastic settlement nestled in a beautiful glacial valley.
Seaside village with terrific restaurants at the foot of a bulbous head with fine walks.
A Palladian mansion with a stunning garden and even better views of the surrounding countryside.
Ireland's largest Palladian home, built for the 18th-century's richest man.
Compact village by the sea with a nice harbour and coastal walks.
TOP SIGHT
BRÚ NA BÓINNE
The vast Neolithic necropolis known as Brú na Bóinne (the Boyne Palace), a thousand
years older than Stonehenge, is one of the most extraordinary sites in Europe and a
powerful testament to the achievements of prehistoric humans.
The area, 40km northwest of Dublin, consists of many different sites, with the three prin-
cipal ones being Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Allow plenty of time to visit: an hour for
the interpretive centre alone, two hours if you wish to include a trip to Newgrange or
Knowth, and a half-day to visit the interpretive centre and sites (Dowth is not open to tour-
ists).
To get here, take the M1 north to Drogheda and then N51 west to Brú na Bóinne. Bus
Éireann (return €12.90, 1½ hours, one daily) and Newgrange Shuttlebus run to the Brú na
Bóinne visitor centre from central Dublin.
Visitor Centre
