Things to Do in Carrickmacross

There are 3 attractions in Carrickmacross. Newgrange, neolithic passage tomb older than egyptian pyramids, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 6 Monuments & Memorials 4 Lakes 2 Parks & Reserves 2 Religious Sites 2 Castles & Palaces 2 Mountains & Peaks 1

Newgrange

Neolithic passage tomb older than Egyptian pyramids

Tomb

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

Tomb

Lia Fáil

Ancient coronation stone at Ireland's Hill of Tara

Monument

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

Castle

Abbey of Kells

Monastic ruins in Kells with famed high crosses

Religious Site

St Patrick's Cathedral

Primatial cathedral in Armagh and ecclesiastical centre

Religious Site

Trim Castle

Large Anglo-Norman castle overlooking River Boyne

Castle

Loughcrew

Neolithic passage tomb complex with hilltop cairns

Cemetery

Mellifont Abbey

Ruined 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Leinster

Ruins

Lough Ramor

Scenic lake near Virginia, County Cavan

Lake

Slieve Gullion

Volcanic mountain in County Armagh with ancient cairn

Mountain

Lough Sillan

Recreational lake north of Cavan town

Lake

Moyry Castle

Medieval border castle overlooking Newry Gap

Ruins

Boyne Valley National Park

River valley park with limestone gorge landscape

National Park

Brú na Bóinne national park

Neolithic archaeological complex with passage tombs

National Park