Bru Na Boinne and Drogheda attractions in Ireland

Bru Na Boinne and Drogheda attractions in Ireland:

The mind is often wont to historical attractions that play on our soul like a rich, invigorating tonic to the otherwise hustle and bustle that we have in our daily lives. To imagine an area that actually predates the pyramids is the stuff that mythical lore is made of. Bru Na Boinne is comprised of the passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Newgrange has, what is known as, a passage-grave (or passive-tomb). They were erected around 3200 BC. To look at that plush landscape in this area it's easy to image just how the ancient Celts lived and worked off this fertile land.

Drogheda lies in the County Louth, in Eastern Ireland. It is located on the Boyne river and it is known as an industrial port town. There are still ruins and monuments that date from as far back as the 12th century. In 1649 Oliver Cromwell stormed the town and the inhabitants were massacred.

Bru Na Boinne had another famous battle not long after, in 1690. It was known as 'The battle of the Boyne'. Bru Na Boinne is best known for it's main building: a roundish, sod covered building that is known as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It consists of beautiful walkways and passages. The whole site covers a massive 780 hectares.

So whether you are of Irish descendancy, or just fascinated by the rich heritage that the country has to offer, you'll find that you will be taken in by all the Irish charm, with more than just a passing fancy. Become immersed with all that the Irish ways have to offer. You'll be a better person for it and you may rediscover just who you really are in the process.

http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/revbrunaboinne.htm
http://www.drogheda.ie/cms/publish/visitor_attractions.php
http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/ For all the latest local news.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwellian_conquest_of_Ireland Cromwellian battle via Wiki.
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/ You'll find info on Bru Na Boinne and much more.
http://www.knowth.com/
http://www.mythicalireland.com/
http://www.theboynevalley.com/ So rich in history is this area.