DULEEK, Co MEATH

Tastefully converted 17th C. stone barn in a rural setting by a 13th C. ruined Abbey. Dublin 50 minutes away (airport 35 minutes). Good shopping, restaurants and entertainment at Drogheda and Ashbourne (9 miles). Beaches 13 miles. Fairyhouse, Navan, Bellewstown, Laytown racecourses and great golf are easily reached. Tara, Newgrange, Battle of the Boyne site are local.

Directions:
From Dublin: M2 to Ashbourne; N2 towards Slane to Kilmoon Cross (4 miles; right onto R152 for 3 miles, then right toward Bellewstown. 1 mile to a fork in road: keep right for Ardcath (1 mile). Pass pub on left. Entrance 100 yards on the right, old stone entrance across cattle grid.