Navan

Roy · Guru

Navan

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

Well -- Just on the edge of town is Donaghmore Round Tower -- but, maybe that's just MY interest? confuse confuse

http://www.megalithicireland.com/Donaghmore%20round%20tower.html

About 15 minutes away is Bective Abbey: http://www.megalithicireland.com/Bective%20Abbey,%20Meath.html

Other sites: http://www.causey.ie/ in particular, might fit the 'fond memories' search.

Athlumney Castle is close in: http://irelandinruins.blogspot.com/2011/07/athlumney-castle-co-meath.html

As is the ruins of Ardmulcan Church: http://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/ardmulchan-church

and the nearby, Dunmoe castle: https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/dunmoe-castle/49094

Of course, Kells (which also hosts a fine Round Tower), Trim, The Hill of Tara and the megalithic tombs at Loughcrew aren't terribly far, either. biggrin biggrin

Is this your planned route? https://goo.gl/maps/nj9m8NyKiZm

Michele Erdvig · Host

Lots to see and do in the area:

Hill of Tara
Newgrange at Bru na Boinne
Trim Castle
Mellifont Abbey
Kells High Cross & Round Tower
Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff (excellent small museum) I liked listening to the recorded memories of area people.
Belvedere House and Gardens

Hey, looks like you may have to spend the week there! biggrin

Roy · Guru

Yes Bob, thats the route. Michele, I think the Boyne Valley will be a week long adventure on a future trip! Thanks for all the great suggestions. We went to Hill of Tara last summer on a day trip. Nice day.