The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland dealing with Irish and other antiquities. In general, the museum covers the history of Ireland from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. There are many local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and Medieval times.
Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland. Many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed in the prison by the British.
The Wicklow Mountains form the largest continuous upland area in the Republic of Ireland. With lots of layers and a great pair of hiking boots, it's the perfect place to take in the breathtaking views of Ireland. Can be combined with a visit to the Glendalough Monastic Site. About 1hr 30min from Ratoath.
Renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys, as well as a selection of walks and trails in the area including The Wicklow Way.
The Ring of Kerry is a 111-mile circular tourist route in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. There is also an established walking path named The Kerry Way, which takes its own route, and a signposted Ring of Kerry cycling path which uses older quieter roads where possible. The Kerry Way roughly follows the scenic driving route of the Ring of Kerry.