From a Norman tower house on the Broadmeadow River to the Frederick Street core the Bourne family built as a coaching town in 1820, finishing at Rath Cross, where Fingal Volunteers fought the only Easter Rising battle won outside Dublin. Looking for things to do in Ashbourne? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalGeorgian & Big HousesRevolutionary & Military
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Stops on This Trail
Site of Killegland Castle
Ashbourne Parish Hall (former National School)
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Ashbourne House Hotel (Bourne family home)
Site of Ashbourne RIC Barracks
Rath Cross 1916 Memorial
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →