Boyne Valley Trails

The start point is Georges Square – Finishes Laurence’s Gate

This walk and talk tour will wind through the back streets, showing people the Jamesons corn stores, grain mill, kiln, malt houses, bonded warehouses, and impressive home, and the site of the distillery. 

The golden history of Drogheda retold in the character of the founder of Jamesons.

Finishes at approximately 8:30 PM

Walk Length - 2km

Walk Level - Flat with some hills

Walk Duration - 1 hour 30 minutes

The start point is Georges Square – Finishes Laurence’s Gate

This walk and talk tour will wind through the back streets, showing people the Jamesons corn stores, grain mill, kiln, malt houses, bonded warehouses, and impressive home, and the site of the distillery. 

The golden history of Drogheda retold in the character of the founder of Jamesons.

Finishes at approximately 8:30 PM

Walk Length - 2km

Walk Level - Flat with some hills

Walk Duration - 1 hour 30 minutes

A rare opportunity to walk the northern side of the Boyne and discover the Devenish Lands at Dowth. This area of the Boyne Valley is rich in nature and history. It includes newly discovered megalithic passage tombs and Ireland’s largest henge (Late Neolithic embanked circular enclosure).

The walk along the river is unspoilt and rich in wildlife. Talks along the way will cover the recent archaeological finds at Dowth Hall, the landscape, wildlife and Devenish’s research work on sustainable agriculture.

This walk is an area not normally accessible to the public.

"We have a real sense of hiking through history here, of following in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors"Secure private parking at Netterville House, Dowth, Co Meath (Eircode A92 ER22)

Gates open at 9.30am and the walk starts at 10am sharp with a finish at approx. 3pm.

Gates locked once walk begins.

Walk limited to 25 participants.

Terrain: mostly flat countryside, but surface damp in places and uneven in wooded areas and riverside.

Please be aware that no dogs are allowed on this walk

Starting from Saint Dominics Park, The Ramparts, Drogheda.

Time 9:30am to 12 midday.

There will be an introduction class before the walk from 9.30am to 11am

This instruction class needs to be completed before joining the walks. It's shows nordic walking technique and safety precautions when nordic walking.

The walk itself will be from 11am to 12pm

Nordic walking suits all fitness levels, all ages, and all body types.

The benefits of nordic walking are:

• It's excellent for improving posture, which in turn help with back issues. The poles takes pressure off the lower limbs, giving a great upper body workout.
• It's an excellent way to loose weight, burning 40% more calories than your normal walk, just with the addition of poles.
• Walking in the great outdoors is excellent for lifting your mood, and relax the busy mind.

Now that the mythological murals which form the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail are complete, find out the stories behind them. There are six murals representing characters and stories from the mythology of Drogheda and the immediate Boyne Valley area.

Join guides Anthony Murphy and Gráinne Rafferty on a walking tour of the six murals, and learn all about the myths that inspired them. Hear about the Morrigan and Dagda, the complicated love story of Étaín and Midir, the creation myth of the Boyne river and how Bóinn defied her husband to approach the mystical well that formed the river. Learn about the bard Amergin and his Spanish brothers who landed near Drogheda when they came to take Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Hear the full story about how a young boy who was destined for greatness accidentally tasted the Salmon of Knowledge by the banks of the river Boyne at Rosnaree.

This is a journey into the past, and an effort to keep alive the great stories of Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.

Funded by: Arts Council of Ireland, Droichead Arts Centre, Love Drogheda BID and Louth County Council

Starting point: Morrigan mural, Patrick Street. Eircode: A92 F4EV

Finishing point: Amergin Mural, North Strand.

Tour length: Two and a half hours approximately.

Tour times: 11am Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Sunday 5^th June; 3pm Monday 6^th June.

Ticket price: €10.

Now that the mythological murals which form the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail are complete, find out the stories behind them. There are six murals representing characters and stories from the mythology of Drogheda and the immediate Boyne Valley area.

Join guides Anthony Murphy and Gráinne Rafferty on a walking tour of the six murals, and learn all about the myths that inspired them. Hear about the Morrigan and Dagda, the complicated love story of Étaín and Midir, the creation myth of the Boyne river and how Bóinn defied her husband to approach the mystical well that formed the river. Learn about the bard Amergin and his Spanish brothers who landed near Drogheda when they came to take Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Hear the full story about how a young boy who was destined for greatness accidentally tasted the Salmon of Knowledge by the banks of the river Boyne at Rosnaree.

This is a journey into the past, and an effort to keep alive the great stories of Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.

Funded by: Arts Council of Ireland, Droichead Arts Centre, Love Drogheda BID and Louth County Council

Starting point: Morrigan mural, Patrick Street. Eircode: A92 F4EV

Finishing point: Amergin Mural, North Strand.

Tour length: Two and a half hours approximately.

Tour times: 11am Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Sunday 5^th June; 3pm Monday 6^th June.

Ticket price: €10.

Now that the mythological murals which form the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail are complete, find out the stories behind them. There are six murals representing characters and stories from the mythology of Drogheda and the immediate Boyne Valley area.

Join guides Anthony Murphy and Gráinne Rafferty on a walking tour of the six murals, and learn all about the myths that inspired them. Hear about the Morrigan and Dagda, the complicated love story of Étaín and Midir, the creation myth of the Boyne river and how Bóinn defied her husband to approach the mystical well that formed the river. Learn about the bard Amergin and his Spanish brothers who landed near Drogheda when they came to take Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Hear the full story about how a young boy who was destined for greatness accidentally tasted the Salmon of Knowledge by the banks of the river Boyne at Rosnaree.

This is a journey into the past, and an effort to keep alive the great stories of Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.

Funded by: Arts Council of Ireland, Droichead Arts Centre, Love Drogheda BID and Louth County Council

Starting point: Morrigan mural, Patrick Street. Eircode: A92 F4EV

Finishing point: Amergin Mural, North Strand.

Tour length: Two and a half hours approximately.

Tour times: 11am Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Sunday 5^th June; 3pm Monday 6^th June.

Ticket price: €10.

Now that the mythological murals which form the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail are complete, find out the stories behind them. There are six murals representing characters and stories from the mythology of Drogheda and the immediate Boyne Valley area.

Join guides Anthony Murphy and Gráinne Rafferty on a walking tour of the six murals, and learn all about the myths that inspired them. Hear about the Morrigan and Dagda, the complicated love story of Étaín and Midir, the creation myth of the Boyne river and how Bóinn defied her husband to approach the mystical well that formed the river. Learn about the bard Amergin and his Spanish brothers who landed near Drogheda when they came to take Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Hear the full story about how a young boy who was destined for greatness accidentally tasted the Salmon of Knowledge by the banks of the river Boyne at Rosnaree.

This is a journey into the past, and an effort to keep alive the great stories of Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.

Funded by: Arts Council of Ireland, Droichead Arts Centre, Love Drogheda BID and Louth County Council

Starting point: Morrigan mural, Patrick Street. Eircode: A92 F4EV

Finishing point: Amergin Mural, North Strand.

Tour length: Two and a half hours approximately.

Tour times: 11am Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Saturday 4^th June; 3pm Sunday 5^th June; 3pm Monday 6^th June.

Ticket price: €10.

Welcome to Boyne Nordic Walks. 

We, Martina & Valerie, are your Nordic Walking Instructors. 

We both reside on the East Coast of Ireland, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Boyne Valley. 

We are passionate about Nordic Walking and the community we are building. 

Nordic Walking is an excellent workout. We will show you the specialised technique used while walking with poles in our ‘Introduction to Nordic Walking Class’ 

The poles are an intensification of a normal walk making it

 ‘A workout in a walk' but with no pain the next day. 

The Introduction Class is relaxed and informative with a bit of fun thrown in. 

Walking outside in nature is very therapeutic and proven to be very important for our mental health.

So why not give it a go and join us! 

What to wear - comfortable clothes and walking shoes 

All fitness levels are welcome. 

All poles are provided. 

If you have any questions you can DM Boyne Nordic Walks

Community Historian, Brendan Matthews will present a Walk n Talk Tour of Drogheda
regarding the events and happenings that took place across the town during the Spring and
Summer of 1922 between the Pro-Treaty and Anti-Treaty Forces. Based on new researched
material, Brendan will reveal here for, the first time, some startling and thought-provoking
new evidence concerning the local activities of both the Free State Soldiers and the Anti-
Treaty IRA and; Cumann na mBan as the country was gripped in a bitter Civil War and of how
the events that were unfolding at Drogheda had a serious effect on what was taking place at
a National level.

Sunday 20th March

Meeting at Pitcher Hill just outside the Gates of Millmount at 2.15pm

Start Time 2.30pm

Duration 1 Hour 30mins

Cost €10

Limited to 25 Places

Sunday 20th March

Meeting at Pitcher Hill just outside the Gates of Millmount at 2.15pm

Start Time 2.30pm

Duration 1 Hour 30mins

Cost €10

Limited to 25 Places

June is a great time to explore Beaulieu and Newtownstalaban in an area full of history, nature and wildlife. This guided walk is off the beaten track in the woods and fields of the Boyne Valley east of Drogheda.

Parking at Beaulieu House A92 PD3R. Gates open at 9.45am with walk starting at 10am sharp and finish at approx. 1.30pm .

Gates will be closed once walk begins .

No dogs allowed other than guide dogs

Bring a drink and snack for a break at halfway in the walled Gardens.

The walk is approx 10km, forest & fields, so bring footwear that can take a mucky path and raingear.

Beaulieu Walk Reviews

“Thanks for a fantastic walk this morning. Highly recommend”

“It was stunning. Thanks so much”

“Fab walk

we thoroughly enjoyed it”