This is a tiny village. Ruins of the then most attractive of Irish Palladian Houses, said to have been designed by Lovett Pearce and Richard Cassells in 1731 and attached landscapes can be seen here. Though a castle here survived many a time from being destroyed by fire, the Civil War in 1922 was an occasion when it was shattered. Nothing other than a car park, a picnic site and forest walks are available here today. Read More

Slane is a beautiful residential village, planned by the Conynghams, with large country houses built around a crossroads. The main attraction of this village is the four excellent Georgian houses that stand face to face at the meeting point of the N2 and N15 roads. The Slane Castle, not far from the village and built on a beautiful site above the river valley, is an attractive castellated mansion with towers and embattled parapets. This is the home of Lord Henry, Earl ... Read More

About 6.4km from Lough Ramor (County Cavan) and 10km from Lough Sheelin, Oldcastle is an attraction for anglers. If trout (fish) is the element of attraction in Sheelin, Ramour is famous for fresh water fish except salmon and trout. Oldcastle is the traditional home of Irish music and dance. The ceili house in the town is venue for regular sessions in these arts, at every level. A major portion of the local countryside is consumed by an extensive park called Loughcrew ... Read More