South East Meath

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The key for the entrance door to Fourknocks Passage Tomb can be obtained from the White family +353 (0) 1 8354722 before 6pm who live over a mile from the Tomb . Directions are signposted from Fourknocks  (see map below).
The house (Eircode A42 FN40) is found west of the tomb - turn left at the Y-junction with the white and green house then keep going straight up the narrow track where the main road turns to the left. The Whites' house is some distance up here - the 5th on the right.
A cash deposit must be given which is refundable on the safe return of the key. The key should be returned before 6pm.
The entrance is via a stone stile, there is no access for wheelchairs.

Directions to Fourknocks from Drogheda:

Travel 14 km via Duleek to Ardcath Village.

Travel South East towards Garristown for 1.5 km (passing the school and church).

Turn left at cross roads towards Clonalvy (Fourknocks is signposted).

Travel for 2 km (passing Donnellys Pub in Clogherstown on the right).

Turn left onto a narrow road.

Travel for 0.5km to collect key at White's house which has a plaque with the name WHITE built into the stone wall at the roadside. There is a red hay barn behind the house.

Travel 1.5 km to a STOP sign where the road joins an equally narrow road, keep to the left.

Travel a short distance to a fork in the road, keep to the right towards Naul.

Travel for 175 meters, the Fourknocks pedestrian entrance is on the left hand side.

The pedestrian entrance is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Directions to Fourknocks from Dublin and the Naul:

Take the M1 northbound, and exit at Junction 6.

Turn left on to the R122 towards Naul

Drive 5km to Naul village.

In Naul, turn right onto the R108, towards Drogheda.

After 2km turn left onto the L5624, signpost for Clonalvy.

Drive 2.5km, Four Knocks tomb is on your right.

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From Navan:

Get on the R147 heading towards Dublin. Continue on this road (through three roundabouts) for about 8Km. Take a right at the sign for the Hill of Tara. Continue up the hill until you reach your destination on the left.

From Trim:

Take the R154 headed towards Dublin/Clonee. After 5km turn left for Kilmessan on L2205. In Kilmessan take a sharp right onto Skein Abbey. Continue to the end of this road and take a left, arriving at the Hill of Tara.

Via M1 Motorway or Drogheda:

Take the M1 (this road is tolled) coming from Belfast. At junction 10, take the N51 exit to Drogheda (North)/Navan/Collon. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N51 for Slane. In Slane take a left onto the N2 towards Dublin. Take a right onto the R153 for Navan/Kentstown. Take a left for the road towards Trim. Continue on this road until you reach the R147. Take a left onto the R147 and continue through the two roundabouts. Take a right at the sign for the Hill of Tara. Continue up the hill until you reach your destination on the left.

From Dublin:

Take the M3 (this road is tolled) headed for Cavan. At junction 7, take the R147 exit to Skryne/Johnstown. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto R147. Take a right at the sign for the Hill of Tara. Continue up the hill until you reach your destination on the left.