Slane Castle Tour Ireland | 爱尔兰 旅游 - Boyne Valley of County Meath Ireland
Slane Castle is located in the town of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen. Henry Conyngham.
It holds the Slane Concert event within its grounds, with the Irish Independent claiming in 2004 that Slane today is the kind of internationally recognised venue that can claim even Madonna's attention
Its sloping lawns form a natural amphitheatre
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Boyne Valley, Meath, Ireland
Boyne Valley, Meath, Ireland
Ireland Day two - Boyne Valley: Knowth and Monasterboice with Singles in Paradise
Today we will take a tour of Boyne Valley or Brú na Bóinne in County Meath, a site that is older than England’s Stonehenge and Egypt’s Giza Pyramids. This Neolithic site of henges, standing stones and burial chambers was built around 3,200 B.C., and is highlighted by several large passage tombs: We will visit Knowth (photo on right) which is a world heritage site and is listed as one the top ten historic sites in Ireland by National Geographic. Check out this drone video.
Knowth consists of one large mound containing two passage tombs surrounded by eighteen smaller mounds. The largest of the mounds is known as Site 1. This great monument covers about half a hectare (approx. 1.5 acre) and is 95m across at its widest point. Around the entrances to the tombs are settings of unusual stones such as quartz, granite and banded stones. Smaller tombs, some of which are connected to the large tomb, cluster around the great mound.
Then we take in a visit of Monasterboice where we can see the Round Tower, the magnificent High Crosses and the the remains to two churches. The Vikings occupied the site for a period in 968. There are two of the finest High Crosses (Celtic Crosses) in Ireland.
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A visit to Knowth, the Hill of Slane and Tara, county Meath, Ireland April 2017
I recently took a friend to see some of the ancient sites of county Meath. The first port of call was the 5000 year old passage tomb of Knowth, near Newgrange.
After that we headed to the Hill of Slane where St. Patrick is reputed to have converted the pagan Irish to Christianity. The final stop of the day was the Hill of Tara, the seat of the high kings of Ireland.
This is a 360 video, which means you can change the angle of view by dragging the picture around with your pointer if you are on a computer or your finger if on mobile device. It can also be viewed on a VR headset.
Boyne Valley Drive
Dive into the Boyne... with some of the dramatic historical sites. Join us on a short section of Ireland's Ancient East, from Trim to Skryne, to see some of the remarkable ruins such as the famous Hill of Tara and Skryne Abbey.
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A tour of the Boyne Valley ancient sites in Google Earth
Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland gives us a tour of the ancient sites of the Boyne Valley area, including Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, using Google Earth.
Tour guide at Newgrange. County Meath. Ireland
Discover Ireland - The Boyne Valley
Only 20 minutes from Dublin and an hour from Belfast, the Boyne Valley is a really accessible place for a day trip and is full of historical and cultural gems such as Newgrange. Read more at our website discoverireland.ie/boyne-valley-highlights
013 Mythical Ireland-Boyne Valley Discussion
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Thin Places Travel Podcast. In this episode I interviewed Anthony Murphy, a historian and journalist and a remarkable photographer who lives in Drogheda, one of Ireland most ancient towns. Most of Drogheda is in County Louth, but a portion of it runs into County Meath – the ancient royal capital of Ireland where you find the Hill of Tara and the massive collection of ancient monuments in the Boyne Valley.
Anthony is an author, a husband and father of five children. By day he works as a journalist, but he has a passions include photography, astronomy and Irish mythology especially as they pertain to the ancient monuments found in the Boyne Valley near where he live and throughout Ireland. Anthony is the author of Island of the Setting Sun: In Search of Ireland’s Ancient Astronomers as well as several other books. His most recent work Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past features many of the same concepts and subjects that Anthony talks about on his YouTube Channel and in this interview.
This guy is full of information and ideas about the ancients. We use Anthony as a local guide for some of our Ireland tours.
I recorded this interview in May of 2018, and Anthony spoke about Newgrange and the Boyne Valley and the ancient people who once lived in the area. He talks extensively about the monuments and how they tie into Irish mythology. We closed that interview and I saved it for production in the summer of 2018.
But early one weekend morning in July of 2018, while doing some Arial photography of the Boyne Valley using drones with a friend, Anthony located a yet undiscovered ancient monument- actually several. The monuments were only visible because of the recent drought in Ireland. By the next day, Anthony’s photos and videos were featured on RTE television, and by the following day Anthony’s discovery was on NPR, The Washington Post, the New York Times and Time Magazine.
I couldn’t publish this general interview with Anthony without mentioning or including his new amazing discovery. So, we did a second interview, and it is featured in the next episode – Episode 14.
So, sit back and relax. Prepare to hear from one of the most brilliant, fresh minds focused on ancient Ireland. This interview with Anthony Murphy will give you a wealth of information on the ancient monuments of Ireland and the mystery that surrounds them.
Anthony Murphy on the boyne valley
Anthony Murphy discusses the Boyne Valley – Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth and Irish Mythology related to this World Heritage Site.
Mythical Ireland - Anthony Murphy – website
Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past New book by Anthony Murphy (amazon ink) For autographed copy, purchase from Anthony’s website
The New Henge of Newgrange: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery – blog post by Anthony Murphy on the new henge he and a friend discovered in July 2018
Anthony Murphy YouTube Channel – Mythical ireland
Anthony Murphy Amazon Author Page
Mythical Ireland Facebook Page
Newgrange and Bru na Boinne – World Heritage Site
Mindie - Conclusion
We thank Anthony Murphy for being so generous with his time and offering such wisdom to you, our listeners. Please tune in to the next episode to hear about Anthony’s recent discovery of more ancient monuments in the Boyne – how the discovery was made and what the monuments tell us about the people of that time.
Discover Ireland - Heritage in the Boyne Valley
You might be surprised at how much you could learn about Irish history on just a short day trip from Dublin. Visits to Norman Castles, pre-historic passage graves and walled cities are all within easy reach in the Boyne Valley. For more information visit discoverireland.ie/heritage or discoverireland.ie/boynevalley
Boyne Valley Suspension Bridge, Oldbridge, Co. Meath, Ireland
Boyne Valley Suspension Bridge, Oldbridge, Co. Meath, Ireland
Designing a road bridge over the Boyne was not an easy task. At the chosen point, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) upstream from Drogheda, the ground level on the south is elevated, with a sudden drop while the north bank slopes gradually down to the river. The area is environmentally sensitive, especially the reed beds on the north bank and the flora and fauna of Yellow Island in the middle of the river. The area has a rich heritage as it is also situated adjacent to the area in which the Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690.
The answer was a cable-stayed bridge. Although at a cost of €35 million it would be more expensive than a standard road bridge, it could incorporate a much longer main span without the need for supports in the river, so the engineers could protect the river and the island from any interference. It would also look attractive, with a tall pylon at the south side and cable stays fanning out from it, supporting the main structure.
Construction was carried out by Cleveland Bridge U.K. Ltd. Construction methodology by Richard Hornby & Bruce Ramsay of Cleveland Bridge. The bridge is the first cable stay bridge in the world constructed using the incremental launching method (ILM) for the superstructure erection. The construction was commenced in May 2000 and the bridge opened on 9 June 2003.[The bridge is managed under a public-private partnership between the National Roads Authority on behalf of the Irish Government and a private company, Celtic Roads Group. The concession company has an obligation to maintain the road for 30 years.
The bridge and motorway are tolled in both directions to finance its construction and maintenance, and to generate profit for Celtic Roads Group.
In 2006, the Bridge was awarded the Excellence Award (Civil) from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
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Visiting Oldcastle, Co Meath, Ireland. Town Ariel Tour View 2015
The small town of Oldcastle in Co Meath has a hidden vault of both modern and ancient discoveries for visitors.
Nestled below the famous loughcrew Hills which are home to 5.,500 year old Cairn Tombs Oldcastle has so much to offer visitors.. From Music festivals to local Arts and Crafts the area is packed with many un discovered Ancient places to find and visit.
The Famous Robot Lawn Mower started in Oldcastle Co Meath way back in 2003, AutoLawnMow Oldcastle, Co Meath is best known as the home of Futuristic Technologies in Robotics applications from Floor cleaning robots to Automatic window cleaners and automatic lawn mowers.
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Discover the Boyne Valley - Ireland's most historic region
Join us as we journey through Ireland’s Ancient East to explore the historic Boyne Valley. Our day tour takes you into one of Ireland’s most ancient regions. Your guide introduces you to the most significant sites in Celtic history and takes you right into the heart of County Meath, the ‘Royal County’. Here, the High Kings of Ireland ruled the country and people over the centuries. There are many historical sites such as Neolithic tombs, castles , and other historical highlights to explore. Surrounded by the lush green landscape Ireland is best known for, it is an adventure not to be missed.
Boyne Valley Experiences, Ireland’s Ancient East
Take a short break in the Boyne Valley in Ireland’s Ancient East. You’ll sample Slane Irish Whiskey at Slane Castle, paddle past Trim Castle, step into the past at the Irish Military War Museum, and much more in Ireland’s Ancient East.
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Boyne Valley Greenway - Discover Boyne Valley, Birthplace of Ireland's Ancient East
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Spent Christmas in the Boyne Valley with family. Had an awesome time.
Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge Drogheda County Meath Ireland
Newgrange Stone Age Passage Tomb - UNESCO World Heritage Site day tour with Gray line | Ireland
Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, located 8 kilometres west of Drogheda on the north side of the River Boyne. It was built during the Neolithic period, around 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
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The Ruins of Slane
The Hill of Slane, in the Boyne Valley, houses a lovely abbey, grave-yard, and college which housed several monks and lay-men to up keep the abbey. What's amazing is that you can still explore the ruins with no restraint on your access except, well, the abbey tower, as you will see.
The River Boyne, Ireland
The river Boyne in Ireland at Trim and at Newgrange