Top Things to do in Oldcastle
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The 10 Best Things to do in Oldcastle, Province of Leinster
Discover the best top things to do in Oldcastle, Ireland including Loughcrew Cairns, Loughcrew Estate, Owen Traynor, The Dublin Bar, St Brigid's Catholic Church, Farrellys Pub, Loughcrew Gardens, Beyond the Blarney, Murder Mystery Experience, Crean's Bar.
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1. Loughcrew Cairns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Loughcrew Cairns are one of Meaths best kept secerts.The monumnets date back to 3.500BC and loughcrew tombs offer guided tours throughout these historic hills.
Reviewed By daviddJ3376XE
Loughcrew is a series of tombs spread across several hills near Oldcastle in Meath. The tombs date from the Neolithic period and are probably in or around 5300 years old. The largest of these tombs is Cairn T, on the hill of Carnbane East. There is a car park and a little walk over the fields to the top of the hill brings you to cairns. The views are wonderful, as this is the highest point in County Meath and on a clear day you can see Slieve Gullion and other mountains to the north. Most of the tombs only remain as stone circles, but Cairn T has an intact central chamber, which is fenced off. However, even though technically you can get a key, the passageway is barred by a steel support after about 2 metres, so there is no real point in getting the key. The rock carvings can be partly viewed through the iron doorway anyway. A nearby tomb is completely open and also has some impressive rock carvings. The site boasts some amazing views, but it is not wheelchair friendly, and, as one is walking over grass and sheep fields, some form of waterproof footwear is advisable.
2. Loughcrew Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Loughcrew House is a beautiful Historic venue for any celebration located just outside Oldcastle town in Co. Meath only an hour from Dublin. We cater for events such as Retreats and weddings. family groups. There are plenty of walks, tennis court and lakes to fish nearby. Bicyles are welcome.
3. Owen Traynor
4. The Dublin Bar
5. St Brigid's Catholic Church
6. Farrellys Pub
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Loughcrew Gardens
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3.5 based on 75 reviews
The historic gardens & grounds at Loughcrew Estate provide a fantastic day out for all the family. For the history buffs the grounds provide excellent examples from 17th and 19th century landscape and pleasure gardens. The central area of approximately six acres includes a lime avenue, extensive lawns and terraces, a magnificent herbaceous border and physic border. Within the gardens stand a medieval motte and St. Oliver Plunkett’s family church and Tower House. The gardens are also home to some magical Loughcrew Fairies - bring the little ones along the interactive Fairy Trail for a day of discovery and fun. Pick up your booklet in the Limetree Cafe and head out in search of our winged friends.
Reviewed By BJDublin
This is a lovely garden for adults and children alike. The adults will enjoy the historical context of St. Oliver Plunkett and the connection that his family have to this garden, while children will enjoy the fairy trail. There is a nice coffee shop with a secure play area for children. We enjoyed our visit and would recommend that you visit if you are in the area.
8. Beyond the Blarney
Beyond the Blarney provides high quality cultural tours and workshops specializing in the history, mythology, culture and folklore of Ireland. Let us take you 'beyond the blarney’ … beyond the Ireland of shamrocks and shillelaghs to discover something deeper, richer and more diverse. We invite you to stop for a while, draw breath, dig a little deeper and get closer to the culture and heritage of our place.... beautiful ancient Meath in Ireland's north-east.
9. Murder Mystery Experience
Our dinner theater style offers you a chance to enjoy a lovely meal, a weekend away and engaging theater all rolled into one package. We employ experienced actors who present to you a murderous tale in real time as you eat and then you are challenged to find the killer. Our tales are written to meet your requirements. We perform for everyone, hens, parties, team building etc.
10. Crean's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
