Navan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in County Meath, Ireland
About Navan
Navan in Irish isAn Uaimh, "the cave". This isn't cave country so it probably refers to a prehistoric souterrain — no-one knows where, but the area has many ancient remains. In 1848 there were reports of a souterrain found during construction of the railway viaduct, but it hasn't been re-discovered and was probably obliterated by the construction. The town retained its medieval street pattern until the shopping centre was plonked in the middle. In 2022 Navan had a population of 34,000, so it's among the dozen largest towns in Ireland. Famous people from Navan include Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857) who devised the Beaufort wind scale, the actor Pierce Brosnan (b 1953), and the comedian Dylan Moran (b 1971).
Where to Eat in Navan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ryan's Pub
Where to Stay in Navan
- 🏨Ardboyne Hotel
- 🏨Newgrange Hotel
Navan Travel Guide Sections
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