The Atlas Obscura Guide To Meath

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Meath, Ireland

Updated August 23, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Meath

Meath, Ireland

Mound of the Hostages

An ancient neolithic tomb that only sees the sun twice a year.

Meath, Ireland

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

This center tells the story of one of the most famous battles in Irish history.

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Drogheda, Ireland

Knowth

This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.

9 miles from Meath

Dowth, Ireland

Newgrange

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

10 miles from Meath

Ashbourne, Ireland

Dublin Mile Markers

Built into the wall of this pub is a unique marker detailing the distance to Dublin.

12 miles from Meath

Kells, Ireland

Spire of Lloyd

“Ireland’s only inland lighthouse” is not actually a lighthouse at all.

13 miles from Meath

Stamullen, Ireland

Fourknocks Passage Tomb

An ancient chamber filled with wonderful rock art and a Neolithic carving of a human face.

13 miles from Meath

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Meath

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Meath, Ireland

Updated August 23, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Meath

Meath, Ireland

Mound of the Hostages

Meath, Ireland

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

Drogheda, Ireland

Knowth

Dowth, Ireland

Newgrange

Ashbourne, Ireland

Dublin Mile Markers

Kells, Ireland

Spire of Lloyd

Stamullen, Ireland

Fourknocks Passage Tomb

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