Things to do in Athboy
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Athboy, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Athboy is a Co. Meath town about 52 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list eight Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, four national monuments open to visitors within 20 km. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Athboy
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km.
- Causey Farm in Fordstown, County Meath, is a gem of old fashioned Irish hospitality. The Murtagh family have been farming on Causey Farm for three generations and…
- The Boyne Blueway Trim is a beautiful stretch of the River Boyne in County Meath, which flows from the picturesque heritage town of Trim, to Bective Mill.
- Aura Leisure Centre Trim in County Meath, has extensive facilities including a gym and fitness studio, 25 metre swimming pool, learner pool, kiddies pool, sauna and…
- Swift Cultural Centre showcases a diverse range of music, theatre, visual arts, and dance from local and international artists and companies.
- Take a Living History Walking Tour of Athboy in County Meath with the ancient Celtic goddess of Samhain. Hear the true story of Halloween near to where she is reputed…
- Mellowes Adventure and Childcare is a children’s outdoor and indoor fun centre for school, crèche, tourist, parties and group bookings. They are based in Athboy,…
- Discover the ancient past at An Gobha Iron Works & Experience, near Navan, County Meath. This immersive and interactive experience of traditional iron age metal…
- Boyne Valley Activities are a well established activities company set on the banks of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath. They offer a wide range of activities…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km.
- Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter.
- Bective Abbey overlooking the legendary River Boyne is the oldest Cistercian foundation in Meath and the second oldest in Ireland.
- Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there.
- The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BC.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register, starting near Athboy and across Co. Meath.
Plan around Athboy
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Athboy covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €370,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Meath.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.