Guidebook for Balbriggan 38

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Shopping

Skerries is a seaside town in Co. Dublin, Ireland. The name comes from the Norse word skere which has descended into the Irish word na sceirí which means the rocks. Skerries came second in all of Ireland in last year's Best Place to Live in Ireland awards. It is a lovely day trip with shops, beach and harbour, as well as a wonderful selection of restuarants.
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Skerries
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Skerries is a seaside town in Co. Dublin, Ireland. The name comes from the Norse word skere which has descended into the Irish word na sceirí which means the rocks. Skerries came second in all of Ireland in last year's Best Place to Live in Ireland awards. It is a lovely day trip with shops, beach and harbour, as well as a wonderful selection of restuarants.
This shopping centre is two minutes from the property. From butchers to coffee shops and restaurants, and from bookies to medical centre and dentists, shoppers can enjoy a comfortable, relaxed shopping experience at Castlemill. With 200 + free car parking spaces at the complex, which means you can literally drop the car and go shopping. Hamlet Lane, Co Dublin, Balbriggan Tel: 01 841 7102 Email castlemill@gmail.com
Castle Mill Shopping Centre
Hamlet Lane
This shopping centre is two minutes from the property. From butchers to coffee shops and restaurants, and from bookies to medical centre and dentists, shoppers can enjoy a comfortable, relaxed shopping experience at Castlemill. With 200 + free car parking spaces at the complex, which means you can literally drop the car and go shopping. Hamlet Lane, Co Dublin, Balbriggan Tel: 01 841 7102 Email castlemill@gmail.com
THE HEART OF SHOPPING IN BALBRIGGAN Millfield in Balbriggan is a bright and airy new shopping centre which is anchored by one of the largest Tesco stores in Ireland, and also features almost 30 other retail units, plus a food court. We have an excellent range of shops and services including well known retailers including Boots, Boston Belle, Carphone Warehouse, Cuddles Pet Sore, Eason, Euro50Store, Express Car Wash, FunTech, GameStop, Gleesons Butchers, Holland & Barrett, Jack & Jones, Kelso Curtain & Bedlinen, McDonalds, Mre 4 Less, Name It, Notionz, O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar, Specsavers, Superfresh, Tesco Extra, The Barber Room, Vero Moda and Vila Our aim is to provide www.millfield.ie
Millfield Shopping Centre
THE HEART OF SHOPPING IN BALBRIGGAN Millfield in Balbriggan is a bright and airy new shopping centre which is anchored by one of the largest Tesco stores in Ireland, and also features almost 30 other retail units, plus a food court. We have an excellent range of shops and services including well known retailers including Boots, Boston Belle, Carphone Warehouse, Cuddles Pet Sore, Eason, Euro50Store, Express Car Wash, FunTech, GameStop, Gleesons Butchers, Holland & Barrett, Jack & Jones, Kelso Curtain & Bedlinen, McDonalds, Mre 4 Less, Name It, Notionz, O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar, Specsavers, Superfresh, Tesco Extra, The Barber Room, Vero Moda and Vila Our aim is to provide www.millfield.ie

Parks & Nature

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is Ireland’s hidden gem. Set in spectacular parklands overlooking the Irish Sea with a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains. As well as the castle, the demesne features a walled and rose garden both of which present an orderly profusion of colour. Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is situated in North County Dublin on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries,32 kilometers north of Dublin City. The demesne is well signposted off the M1. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of Mourne Mountains to the north and Lambay to the south-east. www.ardgillancastle.ie
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Château et domaine d'Ardgillan
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Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is Ireland’s hidden gem. Set in spectacular parklands overlooking the Irish Sea with a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains. As well as the castle, the demesne features a walled and rose garden both of which present an orderly profusion of colour. Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is situated in North County Dublin on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries,32 kilometers north of Dublin City. The demesne is well signposted off the M1. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of Mourne Mountains to the north and Lambay to the south-east. www.ardgillancastle.ie

Entertainment & Activities

Balbriggan Golf Club is among the premier parkland courses in Leinster and visitors are always welcome. Located beside the charming village of Balbriggan, about 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk from Balbriggan, the club provides a refreshing day out when staying in town. The blend of mature trees and newly designed water hazards, which come into play on seven holes, give an intriguing character to the course and provide golfers with variety and a challenging round. Although the club has standard green fee rates for weekdays and weekends, they offer significant savings for certain times of the day, particularly if you book at the last minute. The price quoted is
Balbriggan Golf Club
Blackhall
Balbriggan Golf Club is among the premier parkland courses in Leinster and visitors are always welcome. Located beside the charming village of Balbriggan, about 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk from Balbriggan, the club provides a refreshing day out when staying in town. The blend of mature trees and newly designed water hazards, which come into play on seven holes, give an intriguing character to the course and provide golfers with variety and a challenging round. Although the club has standard green fee rates for weekdays and weekends, they offer significant savings for certain times of the day, particularly if you book at the last minute. The price quoted is
Tayto Theme Park in Ashbourne Co. Meath is a modern and well run activity park with an excellent programme of activities for kids and is an unforgettable day out for the whole family. Tayto have turned 55 acres of Meath farmland into an American-themed park which is one of the first themed parks of its kind in Ireland with over 100 attractions. At Tayto Theme Park they have an abundance of facilities to make your visit to them more enjoyable.The park and play area guarantees hours of fun for all the family. The full visitor experience takes approximately 4.5 hours from start to finish. Location: Tayto Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co.Meath Tel: 01 835 1999 Web: www.taytocrisps.ie/park
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Tayto Park
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Tayto Theme Park in Ashbourne Co. Meath is a modern and well run activity park with an excellent programme of activities for kids and is an unforgettable day out for the whole family. Tayto have turned 55 acres of Meath farmland into an American-themed park which is one of the first themed parks of its kind in Ireland with over 100 attractions. At Tayto Theme Park they have an abundance of facilities to make your visit to them more enjoyable.The park and play area guarantees hours of fun for all the family. The full visitor experience takes approximately 4.5 hours from start to finish. Location: Tayto Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co.Meath Tel: 01 835 1999 Web: www.taytocrisps.ie/park

Getting Around

Balbriggan Train station is ideally located town centre close to the sea. It provides daily commuter trains to Dublin and you get a connection to Belfast by going to Drogheda or Dublin. For train timetables please go to www.irishrail.ie
Balbriggan station
Balbriggan Train station is ideally located town centre close to the sea. It provides daily commuter trains to Dublin and you get a connection to Belfast by going to Drogheda or Dublin. For train timetables please go to www.irishrail.ie
The no. 104 bus is a regular circular bus service that goes to Balbriggan Train Station, CastleMill and Tesco Shopping Centres and the newer housing estates. To see the timetable please go to: http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425470818-104.pdf
Hamlet Lane
Hamlet Lane
The no. 104 bus is a regular circular bus service that goes to Balbriggan Train Station, CastleMill and Tesco Shopping Centres and the newer housing estates. To see the timetable please go to: http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425470818-104.pdf

Everything Else

Beautiful Catholic Cut Stone Church, with daily mass at 1am and Confession, Eucharistic Adoration etc. Grotto to our lady, Padre Pio, St Anthony. Free parking opposite across the road from the church in car park. http://balbrigganparish.com/site/ Further information available
Roman Catholic Church with daily mass. Mass Times: Monday – Saturday: 10.00 a.m. Saturday: Vigil 6.30 p.m. Sunday: 10am & 12 noon Sunday & Holy Days at 8.30 a.m. in BALSCADDEN For further details please go to: http://balbrigganparish.com Balbriggan Parish incorporates the areas of Balbriggan, Balrothery and Balscadden. Our church of St Peter and Paul was built in 1842 while our church in Balscadden – The Church of the Assumption was built in 1819. Both churches have been restored to a very high standard in recent years thanks to the hard work, commitment and generosity of all concerned.
Saints Peter & Paul's Church
Dublin Street
Roman Catholic Church with daily mass. Mass Times: Monday – Saturday: 10.00 a.m. Saturday: Vigil 6.30 p.m. Sunday: 10am & 12 noon Sunday & Holy Days at 8.30 a.m. in BALSCADDEN For further details please go to: http://balbrigganparish.com Balbriggan Parish incorporates the areas of Balbriggan, Balrothery and Balscadden. Our church of St Peter and Paul was built in 1842 while our church in Balscadden – The Church of the Assumption was built in 1819. Both churches have been restored to a very high standard in recent years thanks to the hard work, commitment and generosity of all concerned.

Sightseeing

Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Explore the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.
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Titanic Quarter station
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Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Explore the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.
Ireland's only Game of Thrones Visitor Attraction Just 40 minutes from Belfast - 20 key Game of Thrones tour filming location hotspots on the sprawling Old Castle Ward demesne including Winterfell Castle, Robb's Camp and Walder Frey's Twins. http://www.gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com
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Château et domaine de Winterfell (attraction touristique de Game of Thrones)
Park Road
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Ireland's only Game of Thrones Visitor Attraction Just 40 minutes from Belfast - 20 key Game of Thrones tour filming location hotspots on the sprawling Old Castle Ward demesne including Winterfell Castle, Robb's Camp and Walder Frey's Twins. http://www.gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com
The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House in Meath, the site of a famous historic battle in the 17th century. Visitors to the centre will discover the story of this infamous historic battle between two kings that occurred on 1 July 1690 (or 11 July, according to our modern calendar). At this battle site on the banks of the River Boyne, two rival monarchs, King James II and his son-in-law William III, clashed violently with fearful consequences. Both kings commanded their armies in person. William had 36,000 troops and James had 25,000, the largest number of soldiers ever deployed: (www.battleoftheboyne.ie)
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Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
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The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House in Meath, the site of a famous historic battle in the 17th century. Visitors to the centre will discover the story of this infamous historic battle between two kings that occurred on 1 July 1690 (or 11 July, according to our modern calendar). At this battle site on the banks of the River Boyne, two rival monarchs, King James II and his son-in-law William III, clashed violently with fearful consequences. Both kings commanded their armies in person. William had 36,000 troops and James had 25,000, the largest number of soldiers ever deployed: (www.battleoftheboyne.ie)
NewgrangeNewgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East. Newgrange was built by Stone Age farmers, the mound is 85 meters (93 yards) in diameter and 13.5 meters (15 yards) high, an area of about 1 acre. A passage measuring 19 meters (21 yards) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun at the Winter Solstice. Newgrange is surrounded by 97 large stones called kerbstones some of which are engraved with megalithic art; the most striking is the entrance stone. Access to the Newgrange monument is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre. www.newgrange.ie
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Newgrange
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NewgrangeNewgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East. Newgrange was built by Stone Age farmers, the mound is 85 meters (93 yards) in diameter and 13.5 meters (15 yards) high, an area of about 1 acre. A passage measuring 19 meters (21 yards) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun at the Winter Solstice. Newgrange is surrounded by 97 large stones called kerbstones some of which are engraved with megalithic art; the most striking is the entrance stone. Access to the Newgrange monument is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre. www.newgrange.ie
Tara’s potent mix of archaeology, history and myth touches at the very soul of Ireland. A major ritual site since the Stone Age, it became the seat of Irish High Kings in the early centuries after Christ and its complex of circular mounds, barrows, ditches and banks breathe an unmistakable aura – an evocative rallying point down the ages. A film in the visitor centre showing stunning aerial views is ideal for getting your bearings. www.irelandsancienteast.com
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Colline de Tara
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Tara’s potent mix of archaeology, history and myth touches at the very soul of Ireland. A major ritual site since the Stone Age, it became the seat of Irish High Kings in the early centuries after Christ and its complex of circular mounds, barrows, ditches and banks breathe an unmistakable aura – an evocative rallying point down the ages. A film in the visitor centre showing stunning aerial views is ideal for getting your bearings. www.irelandsancienteast.com
ne of Ireland’s first unfortified houses, passed down 11 generations from its 17th-century builder, Beaulieu House boasts a fine collection of family portraits, all with stories to tell. That of the “Rebel General”, hanging in the Dining Room, stirs curiosity in particular. Having served in the British Army, Richard Montgomery (1736–1775) later emigrated to America and, sympathising with the Colonialists, fought for their cause in the American Revolutionary War. A celebrated hero, he campaigned in Canada but was killed during an attack on Quebec.
Beaulieu House and Garden. Closed to the public.
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ne of Ireland’s first unfortified houses, passed down 11 generations from its 17th-century builder, Beaulieu House boasts a fine collection of family portraits, all with stories to tell. That of the “Rebel General”, hanging in the Dining Room, stirs curiosity in particular. Having served in the British Army, Richard Montgomery (1736–1775) later emigrated to America and, sympathising with the Colonialists, fought for their cause in the American Revolutionary War. A celebrated hero, he campaigned in Canada but was killed during an attack on Quebec.