Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park

Name: Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge
Address: Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, Ireland

#4 among attractions in Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park

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The Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in County Meath, and County Louth, Ireland. It spans the Boyne River 3 kilometres west of Drogheda on the county boundary between County Meath and County Louth and is part of the M1 Northern Motorway. When it opened in June 2003, it was the longest cable-stayed bridge in Ireland until 19 October 2009, when the River Suir Bridge opened on the N25. ()

Opened: 2003 (21 years ago)Length: 1156 ftWidth: 113 ftHeight: 312 ftCoordinates: 53°43'8"N, 6°23'48"W

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Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dowth, Mellifont Abbey, Funtasia Theme Parks, Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.

2.4 miSW
Prehistoric site
Dowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
63 min walk • Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three principal tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – a landscape of prehistoric monuments including the large passage-tombs of Dowth, Newgrange and Knowth.
3.3 miNW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda
84 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside near Drogheda, Ireland, the ancient ruins of Mellifont Abbey whisper tales of bygone monastic life. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy of Armagh, Mellifont Abbey holds the distinction of being the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland...
1.7 miSE
53°42'19"N • 6°21'49"W
Funtasia Theme Parks, Drogheda
43 min walk • Water park, Amusement park
2.8 miSW
Tourist information, Museum, History museum
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
71 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.
1.8 miE
Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda
47 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church stands as a testament to both the spiritual heritage and the architectural prowess of Drogheda, Ireland. This imposing Gothic Revival structure, completed in the 19th century, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of...
2 miE
Architecture, Historical place, Memorial
Saint Laurence Gate, Drogheda
52 min walk • Saint Laurence Gate, standing proudly in the historic town of Drogheda, Ireland, is a testament to the town's medieval past. This imposing structure, which dates back to the 13th century, was once part of the walled fortifications that encircled Drogheda, serving as a...
2 miE
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda
51 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Drogheda, Ireland, Highlanes Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and art within the historic landscape of the town. Housed in a former Franciscan Church, the gallery presents a unique fusion of sacred architecture and contemporary art...
1.1 miW
53°43'24"N • 6°25'24"W
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda
29 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Museum
1.8 miE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Drogheda
47 min walk • St. Peter's Church in Drogheda, Ireland, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only a place of worship but also a monument steeped in history, attracting visitors from far and wide.
1.9 miE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Tower
Magdalene Tower, Drogheda
48 min walk • Magdalene Tower is a landmark located at the highest point of the northern part of Drogheda, County Louth, in Ireland. All that now remains of the once important Dominican Friary is the belfry tower. Lucas de Netterville, then Archbishop of Armagh, founded the monastery in about 1224.
2 miE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Millmount Fort, Drogheda
51 min walk • Millmount is a large fortified complex situated on a great mound on the South bank of the River Boyne located in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.