Athcarne Castle
#452 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Athcarne Castle is a ruined Elizabethan castle outside the town of Duleek in County Meath, Ireland. ()
MeathIreland
Athcarne Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Tayto Park, Knowth, Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.
Neolithic monuments and visitor centreNewgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
133 min walk • Nestled in the lush green landscape of Donore, County Meath, Ireland, the ancient monument of Newgrange stands as a testament to a civilization long gone but not forgotten. This prehistoric site, part of the larger Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, is a marvel of...
Theme park, Zoo, Outdoor activitiesTayto Park, Ashbourne
136 min walk • Nestled in the lush countryside of Ashbourne, Ireland, Tayto Park offers a blend of entertainment and adventure that has quickly made it a must-visit destination for families and thrill-seekers alike. This dynamic amusement park, themed around the iconic Irish Tayto...
Neolithic site with tombs and rock artKnowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
149 min walk • Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne located 8.4 km west of Drogheda in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne. It is the largest passage grave of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It consists of a large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs.
Tourist information, Museum, History museumBrú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
127 min walk • The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to the monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne, notably the passage graves of Newgrange and Knowth. It is located eight kilometers west of Drogheda in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteSkryne Church
143 min walk • Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteFourknocks Passage Tomb
128 min walk • Fourknocks Passage Tomb is a passage grave and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
VillageDonore
130 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Donore is the famous Newgrange passage tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back over 5,000 years, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. The site is renowned for its Neolithic art and architecture...
Forts and castlesDardistown Castle
152 min walk • Dardistown Castle is a castle and country house situated in parkland near Julianstown in County Meath, Ireland a few miles south of Drogheda.
MonasterySt. Mary's Abbey, Duleek
63 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Duleek, Ireland.
Archaeological siteNewgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
133 min walk • The Newgrange cursus is an Neolithic monument used as a ceremonial procession route within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The ancient trackway is 100m long and 20m wide. It is located at Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological site, ChurchSt. Patrick's Church, Duleek
63 min walk • St. Patrick's Church, Duleek is a medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland. It is believed to have been the first stone church built in Ireland.
Meath