Dublin, steeped in history, is only a 20 kilometres away. Some places of interest include:
Trinity College, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I and home to the Book of Kells
Dublin Castle built in the sixteenth century
The Bank of Ireland formerly the House of Lords
The Guinness factory which offers daily tours and a mandatory Pint of Guinness
Temple Bar, the artisan area of Dublin with its narrow cobbled streets and lively bars, restaurants and nightlife
A 30-minute drive in the opposite direction will take you to:
The Boyne Valley where the Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690
The Hill of Tara conjures up the spirit of Celtic greatness
Newgrange Monolithic Tombs, dating back to 3000 BC
The Mourne Mountains with beautiful walks and picnic areas
We are lucky to have on our doorstep:
Skerries, a seaside town where Percy French penned that beautiful song "The Mountains of Mourne", is just a few minutes drive away where you find a host of amenities. You can buy fresh fish from the fishermen when they return with their catch of the day. Skerries also plays host to the famous motorbike races, The Skerries 100 and the Killalane Road Races, with festivities at the Man O' War pub.
Rush, a market gardening village with two beaches where you feel you could reach out and touch Lambay Island. There are two Martello Towers and a number of thatched cottages. Country and Craft Fairs are held monthly.
Howth, a steep rounded peninsular of rock rising from the sea and home to many a celebrity.
Malahide Castle set in 268 acres of gardens
Ardgillan Castle with its beautiful gardens that sweep down to the sea
Newbridge House & Animal Farm
