In walking distance or a very short drive, Baltray’s shell strewn beach is unspoilt and never crowded, with the iconic ship wreck and views to the Cooley peninsula and Mourne mountains beyond.
Activities
Drogheda, a feast of heritage
Drogheda is a feast of heritage with the ‘cup and saucer’ Millmount museum and Martello Tower, Magdalene Tower, St Peter’s Church housing the relics of St Oliver Plunkett, the magnificent Lawrence’s Gate.
It also has some lovely Irish pubs and traditional music sessions and loads of places to eat out.
County Louth Golf Club
Just a short walk down the road in Baltray, the County Louth Golf Club championship 18 hole links golf course has hosted the Irish Open.
http://countylouthgolfclub.com/
Tayto Park
An exhilarating family day out!
Ireland’s only Theme Park offers a huge variety of things to see, do and experience! Tayto Park has attractions for all ages, from thrill-seekers looking for an adrenalin rush to the youngest guests who can enjoy fun and exciting activities.
Please note : Height restrictions apply. Several rides are unsuitable for guests with heart, neck, or back conditions, or if you are pregnant. They strongly recommend that guests who have had recent surgery or an injury do not ride certain attractions
Tayto Park Zoo features many conservation dependent species. The zoo is home to a variety of taxa, from the largest of the big cats, the Amur tiger, to the elusive and stunning Ocelot. The zoo also has a growing primate collection which includes Squirrel monkey, Red-bellied tamarins Geoldi’s monkey, and the critically endangered Sulawesi crested macaque. Discover their selection of beautiful and colourful birds, and don’t miss the World of Raptors display featuring birds of prey from around the globe.C
Beltichburn Riding Stables
Located in a beautiful rural setting, Beltichburne Riding Stables is an ideal equestrian getaway with horses and ponies chosen for their lovely nature.
Aside from livery and trecking, we also offer group and private horse-riding lessons.
We cater for all ages and abilities, from total beginners to experienced riders looking for more fitness and skills. We have a variety of horses and ponies to suit your requirements and you can be confident that each horse-riding lesson will teach you valuable skills and build on your level of confidence and experience.
Open all year round.
Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda M: 087 27 41 915 H: 041 98 38 063
Clogherhead beach
Just a few miles up the coast Clogherhead is a blue flag beach and just beyond Clogherhead is Port, a long stretch of beach with views to the Cooley and Mourne mountains.
Seapoint Strand
Seapoint beach in Termonfeckin is a popular local swimming venue just a ten minute drive away.
Seapoint Golf Links
Another great links course Seapoint Golf Club is just two miles up the road outside Termonfeckin.
http://www.seapointgolflinks.com/
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth.
The iconic passage grave is really worth a visit.
Donore, Co. Meath, A92 EH5C
http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/
https://www.newgrange.com/index.htm
Celtic Adventures, Clogherhead
Celtic Adventures offers a range of outdoor pursuits for individuals, families and groups.
They offer kayaking, paddle boarding, Coasteering, birthday parties, school tours and team building.
To book any activity you can call the centre on 0419889852 or 0858758092.
https://www.celticadventures.ie/clogherhead/
