Drogheda

NB: Do not go directly to Newgrange or Knowth, all access is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Eircode A92 EH5C) 

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Location

2km west of Donore Village on the L21

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Directions

From Navan: Take the turn for Duleek and veer left for the Boyne Road. Once you reach the N2 junction, take a right and sharp left for the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre From Drogheda: Take the Donore Road from the Bus Station which is located just off the N1 on the south side of the River Boyne. Travel about 7km (4.5 miles) to the village of Donore, turn right passing Daly's Brú na Bóinne Bar and Restaurant on the right, travel about 1km, the Visitor Centre cark park is on the right hand side.

Via the M1 Motorway: Take the M1 heading north, leave the motorway at the Donore Exit near Drogheda, (Brú na Bóinne is clearly signposted before the exit). There is a toll of 1.50 Euro before the Donore exit. Travel about 6km (4 miles) to the village of Donore, turn right passing Daly's Brú na Bóinne Bar and Restaurant on the right, travel about 1km, the Visitor Centre cark park is on the right hand side.

From Dublin: Take the N2 north via Ashbourne towards Slane. Turn right about 2km south of Slane.

From Trim: Take the R161 to Navan and follow directions from Navan. From Slane: take the N2 Ashbourne route from Slane, turn left approx 2 km outside of Slane and follow the signs for Brú na Bóinne.

Bus Route(s): Bus Eireann operates a bus service (Route 163) between the Visitor Centre and Drogheda. See Bus Eireann website for details. This service runs in conjunction with the service to Drogheda from Dublin. Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 (0) 1 8366111 or +353 (0) 41 983 5023.

Bru na Boinne (Newgrange and Knowth) bus link 188

TFI Local Link Route 188 connecting Rathcairn, Athboy, Navan, Duleek, Donore, and Drogheda with Brú na Bóinne and the Battle of the Boyne Site.  The route operates 8 times per day, 7 days per week providing improved access to our heritage sites.  Access the Athboy to Drogheda timetable and many more Local Link timetables available at www.locallinklmf.ie/rrs-daily-services.

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Arriving by car

Collon House is in the centre of Historic Collon village on the N2 Dublin Derry/Londonderry road, 55kms/35 miles north of Dublin City.Or if driving from Dublin/Airport North on the M1, take junction 10, and the Collon Road, if driving Southbound on the M1, take junction 12, and the Collon Road.

Arriving by Bus/Coach

Fast and frequent coaches operate between Collon and Dublin city centre, see collinscoaches.ie for timetables.Local buses operates to Drogheda, to connect with expressway services, see buseireann.ie

Arriving by Train

The nearest Irish Rail/Iarnrod Eireann station is Drogheda, 9 miles away, see irishrail.ie for timetable.

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Getting here - Drogheda Museum Millmount is located in the centre of Drogheda town on the south of the river Boyne. Buses and cars should turn into of the Dublin Road onto Mary Street at the Memorial, facing the new Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, and drive to the top of the hill. Turn right into Duleek Street and follow the road turning left into the Millmount Complex.

On foot from the Train Station follow the same route as above. From the Bus Station, Town Centre of tourist Office eirther take the steps to the right of Ollies Public House or walk up Barrack Lane to the Millmount Complex which is directly across the road from the Millmount Public House. Visitor Information

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From M1 Motorway

Take exit 8 and follow the R152 to Duleek.

From Navan

Take the R153 to Kentstown and take a left in Kentstown along the R150 for Duleek crossing the N2.

From Drogheda

Take the R152 out of Drogheda for Duleek

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Rail

Drogheda is serviced by both Intercity (Dublin/ Belfast) and Suburban trains (Dublin/Drogheda/ Dundalk) with trains departing approximately every half hour from 07:30 - 23:20 daily. For more info see www.irishrail.ie or call +353 (0) 41 9838749.

Bus

Drogheda is serviced by both Intercity (Dublin/Dundalk/ Belfast) and Suburban bus services (Dublin/ Drogheda/ Dundalk),in addition to other national routes, with buses departing from 07:15 - 00:00 daily. For more info visit www.buseireann.ie or call +353(0) 41 9835023.

By Car

From the Nort:

Take the M1 south to Drogheda and exit at the N52 / Drogheda off-ramp (immediately before the M1 Boyne bridge) and follow the signs for town centre.

From the south:

Take the M1 north to Drogheda and exit at the N52 / Drogheda off-ramp (immediately after the M1 Boyne bridge) and follow the signs for town centre.

From the west:

Take the N52 via Navan / Slane, cross over the M1 (with the M1 Boyne bridge to the south) and follow the signs for town centre.

Once in the town

Once in the town Turn on to West Street (adjacent to the Bridge of Peace)•At the end of West street go straight through the junction up St Laurence Street and the gallery is at the top of the hill on the right - slightly offset from the street•Note there is no parking within the gallery complex.

There are several parking options in Drogheda – visit www.highlanes.ie for more details on directions and parking.

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