10 Things to Do in Ratoath That You Shouldn't Miss

Located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath and just 30 minutes from Dublin is Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, Tayto Park. With over 100 attractions to experience and enjoy, there is something for everyone; young, old and in between. For the thrill seekers, the Cu Chulainn, Ireland’s first rollercoaster and Europe’s first wooden rollercoaster with an inversion, is sure to get your adrenaline flowing. But that’s not all, there are a huge variety of attractions, 100+ in total. Challenge yourself high in the sky on the Extreme Climbing Walls or Sky Walk, let the kids explore our Playground, Steam Train Express or our Mini Ferris Wheel or take the Tayto Factory Tour, free with entry, and find out the history behind Tayto. And for those who don’t need an increased heart rate to have a good time, enjoy a laid-back stroll through our zoo, where you can interact with the exceptional animal collection, from the mischievous meerkats to the largest of the big cats, the amur tiger.

Home of the Irish Grand National over the Easter Weekend. 20 days of racing each year a mixture of weekend, evening and bank holiday fixtures of both flat and national hunt (jump) racing. Located in County Meath and just a 30 minute Dublin City Centre. Free parking and great local transport links. Great for family days out, groups, celebrations and private suites. Top class racing year round!

A wide selection of women’s and men’s fashion and accessories, gifts, jewellery, books, stationery, beauty, kids, homeware and lifestyle, and of course Avoca's signature range of throws and knits. At Avoca Dunboyne we also have Joeanna Caffrey Flowers and Howbert and Mays Garden Centre. Avoca to-go meals, Fresh fruit and veg, Avoca Butcher, Avoca Bakery, Deli and Salad Bar, Cheese and Charcuterie Counter, Wood Fired Pizza Van, Poulet Bonne Femme Rotisserie, Nature’s Gold Health Foods, Mitchell and Son Wines, Kish Fish, Sprout and Co Kitchen, Artisan Quality Foods. Fork Cafe is a self-service cafe, which takes guests on a unique farm to fork experience. The Cafe features our largest indoor Seating Terrace amidst our very own kitchen garden, where we grow many of our own ingredients. Oh, and there's wood-fired pizza from the terrace's own authentic Italian Pizza Van for a truly unforgettable visit.

Free Admission. Open daily all year. Working factory. Free Film. Gardens. Shop. The Burren Perfumery is located in the heart of the Burren in County Clare and is Ireland's longest-established perfume house. Since opening its doors 43 years ago, the Perfumery has drawn inspiration from the flora and beauty of the Burren landscape to create its signature scents, which are hand-blended and bottled on the Perfumery's premises. Today, the Burren Perfumery creates its artisan range, which includes hand-crafted soaps, certified organic creams and candles, using the very best natural and organic ingredients sourced from all around the world. Visitors are welcome to come along and experience the Burren Perfumery first-hand. A busy working factory, visitors are welcome free-of-charge and all-year-round to check out its home and hub in Carron, County Clare. Open from 9am to 7pm in the Summer and from 10am to 5pm in the Winter, visitors can observe the Perfumery team members as they go about their daily work in the Manufacturing Workshops and browse the Perfumery's products and offerings in its Gift Shop. For visitors interested in gaining some insight into just how special and spectacular the Burren's natural offerings are, a beautiful, locally-shot short film (free of charge) featuring the unique local flora and landscape of the Burren truly sets the scene. The Perfumery's Tea Rooms, which are open Summer-long, offer an opportunity to relax and unwind over a selection of freshly baked organic cakes, garden soups, tea, herbal teas and coffee, while visitors can also meander through and enjoy the Perfumery's organic show Garden.

This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.

Located just a few kilometers beyond the north county Dublin border, a quiet little hilltop village called Ardcath lies in the eastern arm of county Meath and is home to the locally renowned Bennett's Bar & Lounge. This traditional Irish pub is conservative, yet progressively modern with an atmosphere and setting like nothing you'll find in Temple Bar or anywhere else for that matter. With what some consider the best Guinness beyond St. James' Gate, Bennett's is the perfect place to get cosy infront of it's roaring open fire on a cold evening. Or better yet, if it's sunny out, enjoy our beer garden and quench your thirst with a ice cold pint of cider. Come visit Bennett's today!