Drogheda town – built largely during the medieval period, with stout walls and gates – boasts a Martello tower and one of the only surviving barbicans left in the country. Walking west through Lawrence’s gate, you will quickly find the Highlane’s Art Gallery with its wonderful collection of  C20th Irish art and cosy cafe – an ideal starting point before a jaunt over St. Mary’s Bridge, up the hill to Millmount and the studios and museum of the ‘Artists’ Quarter’ to take in a great view of the town and the River Boyne.

The Boyne Valley area has a wealth of historical sites to visit, many of which can be seen over the course of a day, or two and include Newgrange Neolithic passage tomb, Mellifont Cistercian Abbey, Monasterboice High Crosses and Trim Castle.