Overview
Ashbourne is a small Irish town of 16,000 people in County Meath, situated 22 km northwest of Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport. The main draw is Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park), Ireland's only major theme park, which opened in 2010.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Three hotels: Ashbourne Court Hotel (B&B from €90), Ashbourne House Hotel (B&B from €100), Pillo Hotel (room only from €130). Budget B&Bs near M2 junction 3.
Activities
Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park) is Ireland's only major theme park, open June-August daily 10AM-5PM. Adult €52, child €47, senior €30 (20% online discount).
Connectivity
5G available from Eir; 4G from Three and Vodafone as of March 2022.
Transport
Bus Éireann 109A runs hourly 24 hours between Dublin Airport and Ashbourne (30 min). Bus 103 runs every 20 min from Dublin to Ashbourne and Ratoath. No train station; buses stop along main street.