"In The Know"
It is always best to take the advice of the locals when seeking to experience the true character of an area.
The list we have formulated below is not an exhaustive one. We are certain that every visitor, will have their own special memory of their stay in our area, to take home and treasure for whatever reason. It could be as simple as a beautiful rainbow or just when you realise that life is good.... but holidays are even better..!
In fact, we would love to hear about your personal experiences, if you like to drop us a line to info@citynorthhotel.com. We will enter your details into a monthly draw for a weekend break at CityNorth Hotel. Your moment can be as whimsical as you please ... just share it with us.
So, Some suggestions to try....
- Enjoy a coastal stroll.... and afterwards some delicious fare in the delightful Relish Restaurant, Bettystown, Co. Meath.
- A lovely place for a relaxing walk...Dominics Park, Boyne Walk, Drogheda. New fully lit boardwalk running along the River Boyne on the western edge of the town. Walking towards the town views of Martello Tower at Millmount, Old Abbey, St Peters Church are prominent on the towns skyline. The walkway runs along the river towards the Boyne Cable Bridge at Oldbridge, alongside the Public Park and childrens playground. A recent addition to the boardwalk are a number of heritage signs with information about Irish Mythology relevant to the Boyne Valley
- If you have an hour to spare... don't miss the Mediaeval Drogheda Tour. A highly informative and entertaining guided tour that visits many of Drogheda's Historic Sites. Available Monday to Saturday from June to
September and all year round for groups of 10 or more (booking essential). Contact lreilly@millmount.net
- Beauty treatments From the moment our guests enter the calm and serene environment of the Lavender Suite treatment room, there will be the opportunity to enjoy an array of relaxing therapies designed by Dermalogica.
Treatments are healing and therapeutic, restoring the natural state and purifying the mind from the clutter of modern living. The contemporary environment within the lavender rooms will give visitors time to drift away and dream...download our Lavender Suite brochure
- Great activities for kids in the Seamus Ennis Centre (Check http://www.seamusenniscentre.com/ events.asp for more information on their upcoming events).
- Possibly offering the best fun per Euro spent.... Julianstown Pitch n Putt course... For €7 per person.... try your hand at this lovely hillside 18 hole course ... The owners daughter is a fine artist and displays her work in a gallery in the P&P club.. Well worth a wander through!
- 'Lazy Sundays' a time for relaxation, catching up with friends and the Sunday papers. Relax into comfy leather couches with coffee or something stronger and enjoy our live music performance in the hotel lobby. From double bass & piano, to harpist or soulful samba rhythms, enjoy the experience any Sunday from 1.30pm at CityNorth Hotel. Combine this treat with an overnight if you please - click here for more info...
- Take a pint of the 'Black Stuff' in Whytes pub where if you are lucky there might be an impromptu session and if not the Guinness Anthem of 'It's Alive Inside' will surely have your fingers tapping to an inner rhythm of total relaxation.
For a copy of our leisure brochure, click here...