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Knowth – Brú na Bóinne
Business Details
Knowth – Brú na Bóinne, Donore, Drogheda, Co Meath
PostcodeA92 EH5C
T +353 (0) 41 9880300
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Business Contact Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
Experience
Knowth is one of the three great Irish passage tombs of the Brú Na Bóinne
complex. The tombs of Brú Na Bóinne are about 5,000 years old. The complex
consists of one large mound and eighteen smaller mounds. The kerbstones
around the large mound are decorated with excellent examples of Neolithic
art. There is a small exhibition room in the mound where visitors can look
down the eastern passage. Visitors can also walk on top of the mound
for a panoramic view of the Boyne Valley. Guided Tour available. Audio
visual exhibition – English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Print
information – English, Irish, French, German, Italian Spanish and Japanese.
Duration – Min 2 hrs
Pricing
€3-€13 per person, for further details
. Advanced bookings only for 15 +pax
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshment
Jan 0900-1700hrs. Feb, March, April 0930-1730hrs. May 0900-1830hrs.
June-mid Sept 0900-1900hrs. mid Sept-end Sept 0900-1830hrs. Oct 0930-
1730hrs. Nov-Dec 0900-1700hrs. Tea room on site.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking at the centre.
The visitor centre is fully accessible. The small exhibition room and the top
of the monument is not accessible for those in wheelchairs.
Outdoor clothing should be worn and comfortable shoes
Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 35 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Drogheda & Slane (15 mins)
Experiences Nearby
Newgrange (17 mins)
Old Mellifont Abbey (15 mins)
Battle of the Boyne (13 mins)
The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience
Business Details
The KilkennyWay Hurling Experience, 28/29 Rose Inn St, Kilkenny
Postcode R95 F954
T +353 (0) 56 7721718
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Business Contact PJ Lanigan
Experience
The KilkennyWay Hurling Experience is Ireland’s only dedicated guided hurling
tour, giving you an insight into a 3,000 year old Celtic sport which is the
world’s oldest and fastest field game in the home of the famous “Kilkenny
Cats”. Learn how to hook, block and solo; about lifting, striking & The Long
Puc and receive a KilkennyWay Certificate of completion. All rates include a
meal at Lanigan’s Bar & Restaurant.
Pricing & Capacity
€25 per adult; €20 per child (U12yrs). Family rates available. Advance
booking required for groups. Minimum 2 persons; Max 150 persons.
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
Opening Details
Scheduled tours: Mon-Fri 1345hrs; Sat/Sun 1200hrs
Advance booking required for private groups at times to suit you
Duration: 2 hrs including meal time
Minimum age 5, No max.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
There is parking beside Kilkenny Castle for buses or at the local hurling club.
This experience is a physical light exercise and flat shoes and comfortable
clothing are advised.
Public/Private Transport
JJ Kavanagh & Sons – Dublin-Kilkenny (1 hr 30 mins drive)
Bus Éireann – Dublin-Kilkenny (1 hr 30 mins drive)
Irish Rail – Dublin-Kilkenny
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kilkenny City
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1 hr 30 min drive
Experiences Nearby
Kilkenny Ghost Tours (1 min walk)
Kilkenny Castle (3 mins walk)
Kilkenny Cycling Tours (4 mins walk)
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