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Hi Folks,

As our summer season comes to the end we would like to thank all of you who came to visit our farm yard friends over the last few months!

We will be taking a short break as we prepare the farm for our annual Halloween event in October!

Tickets are now on sale by clicking the RED 'Book Now' button in the bottom right corner of the page!
More details of the event can be found under the 'Halloween' section on our website!

Looking forward to seeing you all over the Halloween break!
Henry & Liz

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Red Mountain Open Farm got its name from the Red Mountain, which is the hill between the Farm and Donore Village. It is believed by some researchers that the colour of the sunrise on the morning of the Winter Solstice was the original inspiration for the name of the hill over which that sunrise occurs when viewed from Newgrange. The hill is called Red Mountain.

Located just five minutes from the Newgrange Monument the Open Farm boasts the most extensive indoor facilities of all open farms in Ireland. We believe these indoor facilities are important given the unpredictable nature of our Irish weather. We have blended a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, so no matter what the weather may bring, there is lots to enjoy...

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Daily Activities

We have the Largest indoor Facility available on any Open Farm in Ireland so you can enjoy your visit whatever the weather.

At Red Mountain Open Farm you can enjoy the following:

  • Play Areas – Indoors and Outdoors
  • Picnic Facilities – Indoors and Outdoors
  • Animal Enclosures – Indoors and Outdoors
  • Pedal Tractors & didi cars
  • Play in our sandpits
  • Country Farm Walks
  • Teas Coffees, Soft Drinks etc
  • Ample Parking for Cars and Coaches
  • Horse & Carriage Ride*
  • Blue Barrel Express*
  • Tickets are €2.50 for the rides*

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Easter

Our Easter Event @ Red Mountain Open Farm will run from:

Saturday 12th of April to Sunday 27th of April daily 10:30am to 5pm including Bank Holiday Monday.

CLOSED MONDAY 14TH OF APRIL

With plenty of activities in our large open barns so regardless of the weather, you’re guaranteed to have a good time!

Participate in our annual Easter Treasure Hunt! This Treasure Hunt is exclusively on Saturday the 19th of April, Sunday the 20th of April and Monday the 21st of April. The Treasure hunt runs all day and every child gets a prize!

  • Easter Treasure Hunt (19th, 20th & 21st of April 2025)
  • See our day old chicks.
  • Visit our farmyard friends.
  • Hop into the blue barrel express*
  • Hop on the horse and carriage*
  • *Tickets available for €2.50 *
  • Play in our indoor/outdoor play areas.
  • Play in our sandpits.
  • Drive our toy tractors.
  • All for €10 per child and €10 per adult.
  • Families of 4 or more people is €9 per person.
  • ** All Online Bookings are €8 per person **

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School Tours

Here at Red Mountain Open Farm all school tours are fully guided and our exceptional facilities ensure pupils will have a good time regardless of the weather. (ensure pupils have suitable clothing and a packed lunch)

What do you need to know?

  • Book your School Tour today through the purple button ‘Book Now’ below!
  • All school tours require a deposit of €100 to confirm your date
  • All school tours must be paid for in advance or on arrival on the day of the tour. Refunds (due to students been absent) will be refunded on the same day.
  • School Tour available dates from the 14th of April to 26th of June (Tuesday’s to Fridays only 10am to 1pm)

A typical visit to Red Mountain Open Farm includes the following:

  • On arrival you will be greeted by your guide who will guide you to our Coffee Barn where the students can drop off their lunch bags.
  • From there you will be guided to the following
  • The Animal Shed where you will see  the Pygmy Goats, Pony, Lambs, Rabbits, Geese, Hens, Chickens and others.
  • Village Activity Shed  with play areas & peddle tractors to drive
  • Coffee Barn for the lunch break and complementary tea and coffee for the teachers
  •  Blue Barrell Express for your train journey and play in our Art Room.
  • Farm walk. Where you will meet our outdoor animals, Goats, Sheep, Geese Ponies and our Highland cattle while enjoying our Farm Walk.
  • Red Mountain play areas with Swings, Slides, Covered Sand Pit and Play Towers.
  • All teachers go free and get a complimentary tea / coffee

 

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Opening Times & Prices 2025

Easter Holidays
Easter Holidays (12.04.2025 - 27.04.2025)
Open 12th of April to the 27th of April, CLOSED MONDAY 14th OF APRIL, Open Bank Holiday Monday. 10:30am to 5pm Daily.
School Tours
School Tours (29.04.2025 - 27.06.2025)
Tuesday to Fridays only, 10am to 1pm. Must be pre-booked. €10 per child. Teachers go free. Minimum of 20 in a group
Please ring Liz on 0872573159 to book!
Spring Season
Spring Season (05.04.2025 - 27.06.2025)
Open Weekends only,
Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 5pm.
Summer Season
Summer Season (28.06.2025 - 31.08.2025)
Open Tuesday to Sunday,
From 10:30am to 5pm.
Closed Mondays
Autumn Season
Autumn Season
CLOSED TILL HALLOWEEN EVENT!
Bank Holidays
Bank Holidays
Open each Bank Holiday Monday, 10:30am to 5pm.
Halloween Event
Halloween Event (18.10.2025 - 02.11.2025)
Open Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of October 10:30am to 5pm!
Open Saturday the 25th of October to the 2nd of November
10:30am to 5pm daily!

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    Directions

    • From Dublin:
      Take the M1 north and exit at junction 9. Follow the signs for Newgrange Monument through the village of Donore. After the Newgrange Monument take the first left turn (at the railings on the right), and then take the first right.
    • From Dundalk:
      Take the M1 south and exit at junction 9. Follow the signs for Newgrange Monument through the village of Donore. After the Newgrange Monument take the first left turn (at the railings on the right), and then take the first right.
    • From Dublin, Navan, Slane via the N2:
      Follow the signs for Newgrange Monument (2 km south of Slane). Take the fourth turn to the right opposite railings on the left, then take the first right.
    • From Drogheda:
      Take the Donore Road into the village of Donore and follow signs for Newgrange Monument. After the Newgrange Monument take the first left turn (at the railings on the right) and then take the first right.
    • Postcode:
      A92 TN59

    Country Code

    All visitors to Red Mountain Open Farm please note the following:

    • Be sure and plan your journey with Google Maps as we are off the beating track.
    • Take your Litter Home.
    • Be considerate to other road users.
    • We do not permit pets on the farm, with the exception of guide/service dogs.

    Christmas

    We currently have no plan on running our Christmas Event in 2025!

     

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    Halloween

    Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of October 10:30am to 5pm!
    Saturday the 25th of October to Sunday the 2nd of November 10:30am to 5pm!

    Two Sessions daily 10:30am to 1:30pm and 2pm to 5pm!

    BOOKING IS REQUIRED

    A visit to our Halloween event includes:

    • Play in the Halloween barn.
    • Visit our farmyard friends.
    • Take your photo in the witches’ den.
    • Play in our indoor/outdoor play areas, sandpits, drive our toy tractors and more!
    • Have fun at our spooky arts table.
    • Take a spin on the Ghost Carriage if you dare!*
    • Hop into the blue barrel express*
    • Hop on the horse and carriage*
    • Tickets available for €2.50 *

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    Red Mountain Open Farm

    • Corballis
      Donore
      Drogheda
      Co. Meath
      A92 TN59
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    • 041 982 3221
    • 086 2573159
    • 087 2573159
    • info@redmountainopenfarm.ie

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