Collon

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Collon is a village and townland in the south west corner of County Louth, Ireland, on the N2 national primary road. The village is home to the Cistercian Abbey of New Mellifont, and to Collon House, ancestral home of the Foster family. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~810 pplCoordinates: 53°46'43"N, 6°29'3"W

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Collon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knowth, Dowth, Monasterboice, Mellifont Abbey.

5.4 miS
Neolithic site with tombs and rock art
Knowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
137 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.
5.4 miS
Prehistoric site
Dowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
137 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.
2.7 miE
Cemetery, Monastery
Monasterboice
69 min walk • Nestled in the verdant countryside of County Louth, Ireland, the ancient monastic site of Monasterboice is a testament to Ireland's rich ecclesiastical heritage and history. Established in the late 5th century by Saint Buithe, it holds not only spiritual significance...
2.6 miS
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda
67 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...
5.7 miSW
Events venue including summer concerts
Slane Castle, Slane
146 min walk • Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen.
5.5 miSE
Bridge
Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
139 min walk • 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.
6.9 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda
177 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...
4.6 miSE
53°43'24"N • 6°25'24"W
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda
117 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Museum
6.9 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Drogheda
178 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.
6.8 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Tower
Magdalene Tower, Drogheda
175 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.
4.2 miS
Memorial
Townleyhall passage grave, Monknewton
107 min walk • Townleyhall passage grave is a chamber tomb located around 2 km north of Dowth tomb. It is part of the megalithic complex of Brú na Bóinne in County Louth, Ireland. It is located outside the World Heritage Site core area but inside the buffer zone.