The Ardboyne Hotel is located in Navan, County Meath , known as the Royal County of Ireland, which is steeped in history from the passage tombs at Newgrange, Dowth and Knowth to the Hill of Tara. The Royal County is a land of Celtic myth and mystery, majestic rivers, lakes, mountains and sea, with warm and friendly people and interesting, attractive nearby towns and villages.

Within driving distance from Navan, is the Newgrange Monument, attracting visitors from all over the world. This prehistoric burial site is in fact older than the Pyramids of Egypt and one of the world's first great pieces of architecture.

Virtually each significant aspect of Irish History from prehistoric times is associated with County Meath and testimony to this fact, are the many historic monuments scattered throughout the County. Located in the centre of Trim, a town dominated by the remains of King John's castle is Trim Castle . This is a pre-historic monument with its round towers and high crosses. The Royal County also boasts the heritage town of Kells , famous for its association with the Book of Kells, which is only a drive away from the Ardboyne Hotel.