Unique opportunity in John Boyle O’Reilly country and historic Newgrange

THE property located in the World Heritage Site at Newgrange in Co. Meath, and birthplace in 1844 of John Boyle O’Reilly, one of Irelands greatest Patriots. He was educated at Dowth National School where his father was Master.

John Boyle O’Reilly commenced his Journalistic career in the Drogheda Argus and at the age of 22 was convicted of treason and transported in chains as a Fenian prisoner, to the Penal Colony at Fremantle in Western Australia. Two years later in 1869 his dramatic escape to America on the whaler “Gazelle” has entered Irish Folklore and history.

He continued in Journalism with the Boston Pilot rising to become its editor. In 1876, he along with others organised the daring and successful escape of 6 Fenian prisoners from Fremantle Jail on board the American whaler “Catalpa”. This gave a huge lift to the Irish people at home and abroad.

He campaigned ceaselessly in America for Irish Freedom. He also championed civil rights for all and was much loved by the American people. He is rightly remembered with pride in Memorials at his native Dowth, Boston and Perth in Western Australia. Property Details

This traditionally built family home of quality is beautifully situated in a most scenic and storied setting of the Boyne Valley, a mere 5 minute walk to historic Newgrange. The spacious accommodation comprises: Ground Floor- Entrance Hall, Siting Room, Kitchen/ Dining Room, Living Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, Shower Room, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom. Attic Floor- 2 excellent Rooms with Velux windows. The central heating by oil fired and the windows are double glazed PVC. Just a 5 minute drive to M1 motorway, offering easy access to Dublin Airport and city centre, Drogheda 10 minutes and Navan 12 minutes. Unique Setting. Rare opportunity for discerning client. Price Region €355,000 Contact Local Auctioneer - Thomas Byrne 041 9832927 / www.thomasbyrne.ie.