Category Archives: Things To Do

Getting up early is over-rated. Staying in an apartment allows you to start the day at your own pace and for people to drift down to breakfast as the morning progresses. Once people are up and ready for activity, a … Continue reading →

The museum in Collins Barracks is a huge exhibit focused on Irish military history and also on the fashion industry. There is a huge car park on the old military quadrangle and parking is free. Alternatively you could take the … Continue reading →

County Meath doesn’t have a very long coastline, but there are beaches within reach of Duffys of Ballybin in Bettystown, Termonfeckin or Portrane. The beaches are sandy and – subject to common sense and adult supervision – are usually safe … Continue reading →

A major attraction near Ballybin is Newgrange, a neolithic passage tomb, which is a UNESCO heritage site.  Visitors start off in the interpretation centre, which has a museum and educational films, as well as a restaurant and a shop. Then … Continue reading →

Sometimes it’s nice to have a late start. People drift into the kitchen throughout the morning and graze on breakfast and brunch food, while watching the sheep graze on the far side of the fence. Once people have had a … Continue reading →

Once people have settled in, they’re often ready for a day of fun in Tayto Park. The best advice is to get there early, because as the day wears on, the crowds get bigger. Tayto Park boasts the second-largest roller-coaster … Continue reading →

The first stop of many guests is the local supermarket. There are a number of supermarkets in Ashbourne – Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Supervalu, Aldi and Lidl.  Of course, you may choose to put that off until later in your visit … Continue reading →