Ashbourne (Ireland)
Ashbourne (Irish: Cill Dhéagláin, "Déaglán's church") is in County Meath, Ireland. The town is about 20 km (12 mi) north of Dublin.
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Get in
By car
Via the M2 or R135 roads from Dublin.
By bus
Bus Éireann run the 130 service from Dublin to Tayto Park via Ashbourne and Ratoath.
By plane
Ashbourne is about 22 km (14 mi) (18 minutes) away from Dublin Airport (DUB IATA).
Bus Éireann run the 109A service from Dublin Airport to Kells via Dublin City Centre, Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin and Navan.
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Do
- 🌍
Tayto Park, ☎ +353 1 835 1999. Theme park and zoo owned by Tayto, Ireland's potato crisp brand. Ticket prices vary at peak (July–August) and off-peak (March 24th – June 30th, September – October Mid-Term) times of the year. A handful of attractions are included with the entry fee including a tour of Tayto's crisp factory.
- 🌍 The Cú Chulainn Coaster, Eagle Sky Adventure Zone. Sa-Su: 10AM-6PM. Rollercoaster enthusiasts (over 1.2m (3 ft 11 ¼ in) in height) will be interested in this wooden rollercoaster with a 31m drop (105 ft) and a speed of 90 kmh (56 mph). 5 tokens or a wristband (unlimited rides ticket).
- 🌍 Fairyhouse Racecourse.
Buy
Tayto Park
Tayto Park has several shops full of merchandise and foodstuffs.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 Ashbourne House Hotel, Frederick St, Milltown, ☎ +353 1 835 8400.
- 🌍 Pillo Hotel Ashbourne, Rath, ☎ +353 1 835 0800.
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