Information Clonee Ireland
Its name from Irish transliterates as “The Pasture of Aodh”. It is a small town on a flat, green landscape – as its name suggests. As with many other towns and villages in Ireland, in recent years it has developed into a commuter village, feeding into both Dublin and other towns in Meath itself. The larger Meath town of Dunboyne can be found no more than three kilometres from Clonee on the R156 road. Development of the area is ongoing, with the increase in housing estates being met with additional facilities. Clonee has its own primary school and a supermarket. It is also served by a number of restaurants. The village has its own soccer club too: Clonee FC was founded in 2006 with the amalgamation of two other young clubs in the area. Golfers are catered for – just about – by the Royal Meath Pitch n Putt Club. Right outside of Clonee village itself is the border between Counties Dublin and Meath, with some of the housing estates with a Clonee address designated as being County Dublin. This means that Clonee is a good deal closer to Dublin than other towns that would claim to be in the capital city’s satellite belt. Clonee and parts of Dublin 15 (Littlepace and Castaheaney) are home to Erin go Bragh GAA. Its history goes back to 1887 in the Clonsilla area of Dublin, and was one of twenty Gaelic clubs affiliated in Dublin in 1888. It was later disbanded (in 1890, for example, and other times in its history). Indeed, the original club’s links to the Clonee based club of today are tenuous at best, connected as they are mainly by the name. “Erin go Bragh” means Ireland Forever.
Attractions Clonee Ireland
Bru Na Boinne Centre (Newgrange) - Donore
Located at Donore, this centre is designed to present the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Visitors to Newgrange and Knowth must begin their visits at the Visitor Centre. There is no direct access to either of these monuments and access is by guided tour only.
Kells High Crosses - Kells
The Kells High Crosses are decorated with biblical scenes and are regarded as the country's most important crosses. The Market Cross is located at the junction of John Street and Castle Street. Its original location was probably at the entrance to the ancient monastery. The other four crosses are situated in the grounds of Saint Columba's Church. The ninth century South Cross is the oldest, the twelfth century East Cross is also referred to as 'the unfinished' because its decoration is incomplete. The North Cross has been reduced to its base and the 10th century West Cross is the most decorated of the five.
King John's Castle - Trim
Located in Trim, the "Power and the Glory" exhibition brings to reality the lifestyle of Norman times. King John's Castle, built in 1220, is the largest and best preserved Norman Castle in Ireland and was used as a location for the award winning film Braveheart
Loughcrew Corstown - Oldcastle
The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000BC. The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex, is situated on Carnbane East. This tomb has inside a cruciform chamber, a corbelled roof and some of the most beautiful examples of Neolithic art in Ireland. During the Vernal and Autumnal Equinox, people gather at dawn in Cairn T to watch sunlight enter the chamber and illuminate the inside of the tomb.
Newgrange Open Farm - Clane
Located close to Clane, a traditional working farm where you can enjoy a unique hands on experience. Visitors can hold and feed farm animals, view demonstration displays of crops, vintage farm machinery, tractor and trailer rides. There's also a Coffee shop, picnic area and car park.
