Navan Things to Do

There are several centuries of history at Belsay. There is the original 14th century castle, with traces of original wall painting in the great hall. But the main architectural attraction is the early 19th century hall, built o... more

The monastery on Holy Island was originally founded by St Aidan in 635 AD. It became a place of Christian pilgrimage associated with St Cuthbert. The wealth of the monastery made it a target for Viking raids during the late 8th... more

For more than a hundred years, Croke Stadium has been Dublin's premiere host of major sporting events. Boasting a history of legendary visitors such as Muhammad Ali and Robbie Williams, this venue expects to maintain its popula... more

King's Inns is James Gandon's last building. Gandon closed off the then much-sought-after Henrietta Street address to create this fine public building. The charming cupola was added in 1816 by Francis Johnston and construction... more

This Georgian building is a historically rich part of Dublin's urban landscape. Designed by James Gandon and finished in 1791, it fulfilled its designated purpose for only nine years: the 1800 Act of Union gave London control o... more

These law courts are a mere stroll over Richmond bridge from the Temple Bar area of the city. A huge copper-covered dome, 64 feet in diameter, towers into the sky above a beautiful Corinthian portico, while inside, the King's B... more

Measuring just under 1,800 acres, Phoenix Park is the largest city park in Europe. The great green expanse in the west of the city is a mixture of wilderness and formal landscape gardens. It offers a variety of recreational act... more

Newman University Church was founded as part of the original University College Dublin on St Stephen's Green. The inconspicuous entrance to this fine church leads into an opulent Byzantine space, heavy with the scent of incense... more

Located in the heart of Temple Bar, The Ark is a vibrant and popular arts centre dedicated to the best cultural work by and for children. The Ark offers several programmes ranging across the arts for a range of different age gr... more

The development of Temple Bar as a cultural quarter was the inspiration for the creation of this innovative city square. Surrounded on all sides by contemporary architecture, the square is used for outdoor films, concerts and a... more