Learn about the joys of Townley Hall

ANCIENT East Boyne Tours are inviting everyone from Counties Dublin, Meath and Louth to join them for an afternoon at Townley Hall during National Heritage Week.

Townley Hall is a magnificent Georgian mansion built just over 200 years ago on a hilltop setting. Today it is surrounded by 60 acres of rolling parkland overlooking the Boyne Valley, very close to the site of the famous battle.

The House is an architectural jewel. It is renowned for its exquisite interior, wonderful proportions, the quality of the materials and craftsmanship used in its construction and, in particular, its magnificent staircase.

Take a leisurely Sunday afternoon walk around the house in the company of the knowledgeable Brendan Kiernan on the 20th August at 3:00 p.m.

Refreshments are an optional extra at €2.00 per head.

(Book online at https://townleyhall. eventbrite.ie / telephone 087 929 6499)

Coordinated by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week is Ireland’s most popular cultural event and this year over 450,000 people are expected to participate in over 2,000 heritage events around the country. Each year, thousands of people plan National Heritage Week events in their towns or villages.

National Heritage Week is an opportunity to learn how we can protect our natural, built and cultural heritage and see how the work and commitment of local communities is conserving it, for us and for future generations. This year National Heritage Week focuses on Ireland’s natural heritage and shows how we can all make small changes to preserve our natural environment for generations to come.

Find out more about the links between Ireland’s nature, history, culture and heritage at tours, walks, talks, exhibitions, outdoor activities and more. From wildlife boat tours to forest adventures for children there is something for everyone to enjoy this Heritage Week. Most of the events are free so that heritage can be accessed and appreciated by all.