• Brú na Bóinne (. Irish: [ˈbˠɾˠuː nˠə ˈbˠoːnʲə], "mansion or palace of the Boyne"), also called the Boyne Valley tombs, is an ancient monument complex and ritual landscape in County...
  • Brú na Bóinne is famous for the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth which were built circa 3200BC.
  • This collection of poems tells the origin of place names, events and characters. It recounts the legends behind Brú na Bóinne, the Palace of the Boyne.
  • In our guide to Brú na Bóinne, you'll find info one everything from the tour and its history to where to grab tickets + some important need-to-knows.
  • The protection and conservation of Brú na Bóinne is provided by a range of national legislation, international guidelines, statutory and non-statutory guidance.
  • Unlike the other two sites, which can only be accessed vis the Brú na Boinne centre, visitors can simply drive to Dowth and look around free of charge.
  • Shuttle buses transport visitors from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre to Newgrange and Knowth, where on-site guides are available.
  • Known as the “Fairy Mound of Darkness”, nature has reclaimed Dowth to a much greater extent than either of Brú na Bóinne’s other big names.
  • Brú na Bóinne was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1993. It is listed as ‘Brú na Bóinne – the Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne’.
  • Brú na Bóinne, Newgrange - Photo copyright Shira CC2.5. Brú na Bóinne is one of the most ancient social and spiritual sites in Ireland.
  • Nowadays it’s a wonderful place to learn about the history of Brú na Bóinne and enjoy the Hill of Tara walk. An aerial view of the remains of Hill of Tara, County Meath.
  • The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of...