Things to Do in Carrickmacross

There are 2 attractions in Carrickmacross. Newgrange, neolithic passage tomb older than egyptian pyramids, is the most popular.

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Newgrange

Neolithic passage tomb older than Egyptian pyramids

Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne

Neolithic landscape with passage tombs at Boyne Valley

Archaeological Site

Hill of Tara

Ancient ritual site, traditional seat of Irish kings

Archaeological Site

Knowth

Large Neolithic passage-tomb complex with carved stones

Lia Fáil

Ancient coronation stone at Ireland's Hill of Tara

Dowth

Neolithic passage tomb in the Brú na Bóinne complex

Archaeological Site

Navan Fort

Ancient Ulster Iron Age royal site and hillfort

Archaeological Site

Slane Castle

Historic Irish castle hosting concerts and estates

Abbey of Kells

Monastic ruins in Kells with famed high crosses

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Primatial cathedral in Armagh and ecclesiastical centre

Trim Castle

Large Anglo-Norman castle overlooking River Boyne

Loughcrew

Neolithic passage tomb complex with hilltop cairns

Mellifont Abbey

Mellifont Abbey

Ruined 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Leinster

Lough Ramor

Scenic lake near Virginia, County Cavan

Slieve Gullion

Volcanic mountain in County Armagh with ancient cairn

Lough Sillan

Recreational lake north of Cavan town

Moyry Castle

Medieval border castle overlooking Newry Gap

Boyne Valley National Park

Boyne Valley National Park

River valley park with limestone gorge landscape

Brú na Bóinne national park

Neolithic archaeological complex with passage tombs