Boathouse Mornington Guidebook
Sightseeing
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East.
Newgrange was built by Stone Age farmers, the mound is 85m (279ft) in diameter and 13m (43ft) high, an area of about 1 acre.
A passage measuring 19m (62ft) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun on the mornings around the Winter Solstice.
https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth/
43 locals recommend
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Newgrange and Knowth
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East.
Newgrange was built by Stone Age farmers, the mound is 85m (279ft) in diameter and 13m (43ft) high, an area of about 1 acre.
A passage measuring 19m (62ft) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun on the mornings around the Winter Solstice.
https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth/
Location of a famous battle. Nice parklands for a walk or picnic, access to the park is free, there is a charge for access to the visitor centre .
https://battleoftheboyne.ie/
21 locals recommend
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Location of a famous battle. Nice parklands for a walk or picnic, access to the park is free, there is a charge for access to the visitor centre .
https://battleoftheboyne.ie/
Boyne Boats offers tours across the River Boyne and Boyne canal, combining historical facts, myths and legends and Game of Thrones trivia to make an unforgettable, family-friendly boating experience. Take to one of our handcrafted, traditional Irish currachs and paddle the same routes as Ireland’s Stone Age ancestors.
13 locals recommend
Boyne Boats Ltd.
Boyne Boats offers tours across the River Boyne and Boyne canal, combining historical facts, myths and legends and Game of Thrones trivia to make an unforgettable, family-friendly boating experience. Take to one of our handcrafted, traditional Irish currachs and paddle the same routes as Ireland’s Stone Age ancestors.
Food scene
Great cafe for healthy and delicious food. https://thebarefoodcompany.ie/
8 locals recommend
The Bare Food Company
15 West StreetGreat cafe for healthy and delicious food. https://thebarefoodcompany.ie/
Nice little cafe with beach views in Bettystown, a good 3km walk up the beach from the boathouse.
11 locals recommend
Relish Cafe
Nice little cafe with beach views in Bettystown, a good 3km walk up the beach from the boathouse.
City/town information
Drogheda
800 year old town, 10 min drive from the Boathouse https://www.drogheda.ie/
Pubs
Great traditional Irish pub.
It is possible to walk here from the Boathouse but it is not recommended as the road is very narrow and there is no footpath, better to drive, bus (the D1 and D2 pass close by) or taxi.
https://www.facebook.com/moransofmornington/
Morans Of Mornington
Great traditional Irish pub.
It is possible to walk here from the Boathouse but it is not recommended as the road is very narrow and there is no footpath, better to drive, bus (the D1 and D2 pass close by) or taxi.
https://www.facebook.com/moransofmornington/