Welcome to Johnsfort - Ireland, At Your Leisure.
We are a small family run accommodation and private tour business in Clonmellon on the Meath/Westmeath border. Johnsfort House and farm has been in the Ball Family since the late 1700's.
Johnsfort House,
Clonmellon,
Navan,
Co. Meath
Killua is a historic castle located in the most romantic demesne in Ireland with links to Sir Walter Raleigh and Lawrence of Arabia. The castle, which long lay in ruins, has been fully restored and is now dedicated to expressing and sharing our greatest passions: history, art, environmental conservation, regenerative farming, and gastronomy.
Clonmellon Lodge,
Killua Castle,
Clonmellon,
Co. Meath.
C15 EWF2
The town of Athboy began sometime during the sixth century A.D. as a settlement at the river crossing known as the Yellow Ford. Long before this however, the inhabitants of Athboy were Druids, who had settlements at the nearby Hill of Ward. The Hill of Ward, also known as Tlachtga, is the site where the feast of Samhain was celebrated. Samhain is credited with being the forerunner of Halloween.
Solstice Arts Centre and Tourism Information Point,
Railway St.,
Navan,
Co. Meath
Tlachtga is the sacred hill outside Athboy where Halloween began as the Samhain Festival. Professional tour-guide and actor Fiona Dalton brings the Goddess Tlachtga to life in both a stage performance and a living history walking tour. See Facebook and Instagram at Tlachtga Abhaile.
Walking tour section
Various venues around the Boyne Valley.
See social media for details.
A warm welcome is always to be found at Coburn's Gastro Bar.
The faithfully restored bar, the oldest in Athboy, offers craft and commercial beers, wine by the glass or bottle, and a full gastropub menu.
At Coburn’s Gastro Bar, The Parlour is decorated in a warm palette with a roaring fire. Its the perfect place to chat, sing, celebrate and even get married in!!
The bar often hosts live music, from trad sessions to more modern groups as well as lively discussions and history lectures.
Main Street, Athboy, Co. Meath
Situated in the historic town of Athboy, the Darnley Lodge Hotel is a haven of tranquillity nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley Drive. Our Hotel is traditional with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and boasts a portfolio of fifteen en-suite bedrooms including our stunning Jewel Suite. Our hotel is an ideal place for you to relax and unwind with its homely charm and friendly feel. The lounge bar or restaurant are ideal if you would like to dine and our menus offer great variety. We have live music playing every Saturday night.
Main Street, Athboy Co. Meath
The town of Athboy began sometime during the sixth century A.D. as a settlement at the river crossing known as the Yellow Ford. Long before this however, the inhabitants of Athboy were Druids, who had settlements at the nearby Hill of Ward. The Hill of Ward, also known as Tlachtga, is the site where the feast of Samhain was celebrated. Samhain is credited with being the forerunner of Halloween.
Athboy Hub Main St, Town Parks, Athboy, Co. Meath
A haven of tranquillity nestled in Athboy with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 15 en-suite bedrooms including the stunning Jewel Suite. An ideal place to relax and unwind with its homely charm and friendly feel. Live music Saturday nights and live trad sessions Sunday nights. 40 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport. The Darnley Restaurant.
Christmas at the Darnley Restaurant - Darnley Lodge Hotel
Main Street, Athboy Co. Meath
Tlachtga, now known as the Hill of Ward, is an important prehistoric site near the town of Athboy in Co. Meath. It comprises a quadrivallate enclosure (with four banks and ditches).
Hill of Ward,
Wardstown,
Co. Meath
View location on Google Maps here
The Hill of Ward is on private farmland: please respect all notices.
