Local Attractions

 

We have 2 championship golf courses within our 2km radius, County Louth Golf Club and Sea Point Golf Club.

 

 

A links course of the highest pedigree. More affectionately known as ‘Baltray’, it is currently ranked the 8th best course in Ireland by Golf Digest, who described it as a “snapshot of the way golf should be’.  

 

 

Host to the Irish PGA Championship and Irish Close Golf Championship, Seapoint is a beautiful links golf course overlooking the Mourne mountains and the Irish Sea. Originally designed by Ryder Cup Vice Captain Des Smyth and Declan Branigan, Seapoint has matured into one of Ireland’s finest links courses with fescue greens and wonderfully manicured fairways, offering golfers a links golf experience to remember.

 

 

Enjoy over 15 different activities in Funtasia Theme Park. From climbing, bowling, crazy golf or soft play areas to all the fun of the fairground. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

 

 

Located less than 40 minutes drive, Tayto Park is Ireland’s only Theme Park and offer a huge variety of things to see, do and experience! Tayto Park has attractions for all ages, from thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline rush to our youngest guests who can enjoy fun and exciting activities.

 

 

Fun for all the Family, activities such as: Archery Combat, Foot Golf, Sky Park, Laser Combat, Kayaking, Crystal Maze, Rock Climbing and so much more.

 

 

Brú na Bóinne, also known as the Bend of the Boyne or the Boyne Valley, has been the focus of human settlement for at least 6,000 years. Traces of these accumulated layers of activity still survive on the landscape but it is the remains of the prehistoric period, in particular the magnificent tombs of the Neolithic or Late Stone Age, which impart a sense of this being a special place, where ritual and ceremony played a major role in the lives of local communities about 5,000 years ago. 

 

 

The construction of the passage tomb cemetery in Brú na Bóinne commenced some time around 3300 BC and by this time, the area had developed into an open farmed landscape with evidence for domestic houses and occupation scattered throughout. The construction of at least 40 passage tombs displaying a sophisticated knowledge of architecture, engineering, astronomy and artistic endeavour indicates a highly organised and settled society where rituals and ceremonies surrounding the treatment of the dead and contact with the ancestors, required highly complex and permanent manifestation.

 

When the tombs fell into disuse, possibly around 2900 BC, the areas surrounding them continued to be the focus of ceremonies, ritual and habitation right through to the Early Bronze Age period (c.2200 BC). Large earthen embanked circles, pit circles and pit and wooden post circles (all of which have been described as ‘henges’) were constructed. A cursus, comprising a pair of parallel banks and ditches defining a path or routeway can be seen close to Newgrange. Material relating to the later Bronze age has a relatively low visibility in the landscape. A small number of cist burials, burials within ring ditches and fulachtaí fia (burnt mounds) have been recorded from this period. Throughout the Iron Age (c.500 BC — AD 400) there is evidence of sporadic activity, including burials interred close to the main mound at Knowth and on the river terrace at Rosnaree. Late Iron Age / Roman items of high value, including coins and jewellery were deposited in the vicinity of Newgrange as votive offerings.

 

 

The Battle of the Boyne is one of the most significant events in Irish history, part of a wider struggle for power across 17th century Europe. 

 

The Battle of the Boyne was fought between King William III and his father-in-law King James II on 1 July 1690. The kings were rival claimants to the English, Scottish and Irish thrones. Protestant King William (of Orange) had deposed Catholic King James in 1688. James went to Ireland where he rallied his mostly Catholic army, making a stand on the banks of the Boyne outside Drogheda. 

 

The battle is brought to life using a laser battle site model, audio visual film, real and replica weaponry and interactive guided tours. The Visitor Centre is located in the restored 18th century Oldbridge House surrounded by Victorian Gardens and battle site walks. 

 

May - September    (Open Daily)   10am - 4.30pm 

October - April     (Open Daily)   9am - 3.30pm 

 

 

The Hill of Tara is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. Tradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish mythology.  

 

All Year Round access to the Hill of Tara 

10:00- 17:00

 

Visitors can avail of a free Audio Visual Show in the Visitor centre (Church). The Audio Visual Show is available in English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese  It lasts 25 minutes approx. 

 

Free guided tours are scheduled every day. Ask at reception for the next available one. 

 

 

Trim Castle is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m². Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath.  

 

12 February – 2 November 2022 

Daily 10:00 – 17:00 

 

 

 

Slane Castle, set in the middle of a 1,500 acre estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, County Meath. 

 

A great day out for all the family, they have a Walking Trail, Castle Tours and Distillery Tours. 

 

Or perhaps enjoy Afternoon Tea, Dinner or a Drink in Ireland’s infamous castle.

 

Funtasia Theme Park

Funtasia Theme park in Drogheda , Co. Louth, is a vibrant indoor attraction perfect for familily outings. Its stand out feacture is the Egyption -themed Pirates cove Waterpark, boasting over 200 water-based activities. Thrill sickers can enjoyslides like the Boomerang and Super Bowl, while ypunger children have a dedicated toddler area with shadow pools and spray cannon.

 

 

 

 

Our trained guides will take you on a guided tour of the Museum  and Martello Towers. We cater for everybody from the single visitor on their own to families or groups. Tours can also be geared to cater for schools, clubs, youth groups, active retirement groups, historical societies. 

 

Walking tours of the historic town of Drogheda for groups of 8 or more can be arranged at any time of the year, if booked in advance. Visitors learn about Millmount, The Boyne Viaduct, The Thosel, St Peter's Church of Ireland Churchyard, Magdalene Tower, The Old Cornmarket, St Peter's Church, St Oliver's Plunkett's Shrine, St Laurence Gate, Whitworth Hall, Drogheda Grammar School finishing with a tour of the Highlanes Gallery. 

 

The cost for the tour Adults €5 Children & Senior Citizens €3 . 

 

Group tours can be arranged to suit the group. 

 

Contact reception at 041-9833097 or email info@millmount.net