Like many other Irish families, we’ve explored many parts of Ireland over the last few years however Boyne Valley is one we’ve never spent any real time in. We were delighted to travel to Meath and South Louth recently when Discover Boyne Valley invited us to spend a couple of days in the area to […]
48 hours in the Boyne Valley with Teenagers
Discovering Boyne Valley with Teens – A stay at Decoy Country Cottages
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) We arrived at Decoy Country Cottages wet and weary after battling the inclement weather during our last day visiting the Boyne Valley with the kids. We couldn’t have asked for nicer accommodation for our last night. Just 30 minutes from Dublin, Decoy County […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – A visit to Slane Castle
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) Going to a gig in Slane Castle seems to have been a rite of passage for some people growing up in Ireland. It’s amazing to think that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Slane gig with Thin Lizzy in 1981. […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – a visit to White River Karting
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) We woke up to a very wet and windy morning in Boyne Valley and we were due to go karting with White River Park in Collon, Co. Louth, Ireland’s premier outdoor karting facility. A quick call to them confirmed that it could still […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – A stay at the Conyngham Arms Hotel in Slane
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) We arrived into the historic village of Slane, weary after a fun day exploring Boyne Valley with the kids. We were booked into the Conyngham Arms Hotel which is located right in the centre of the village, in fact if you didn’t know […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – A stay at Glenside Hotel in Drogheda
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) The family run and family oriented Glenside Hotel is located only 2km from the busy town of Drogheda. As it’s only 20 minutes away from Dublin Airport, it’s a handy base for exploring the Boyne Valley. It’s a lovely small 3-star hotel with […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – An Adventure with Boyne Boats
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) What better way to experience the history of the Boyne Valley than from a hand-crafted Irish traditional currach on the canal. On our first afternoon, we had the privilege of meeting Ross Kenny who proudly runs Boyne Boats which has won the Best […]
Discovering the Boyne Valley with Teens – A visit to the Battle of the Boyne Centre
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Woodward (@saucepankids) As you drive up the sweeping driveway to Oldbridge House, you can’t fail to be impressed with the grandeur of this recently renovated 18th century building. This is the site of The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre which helps visitors understand what […]
A Stay with Teens in Fairways Hotel Dundalk with iNUA Collection – A Review
If you’re interested in getting away from it all and exploring part of Ireland’s Ancient East with your teenagers, then Co. Louth is the perfect base. When iNUA Collection invited us to spend a few days in their 4-star Fairways Hotel, we jumped at the chance as we hadn’t spent any real time in this […]
