Positive Tourism News For

CLLR SEAN DREW has welcomed some really positive tourism news for Kells, for bothlocalsandvisitorsalike.

Taking effect from 15th March 2024 through to 27th September 2024, every Friday (Excluding Good Friday 29th March), guided tours of the SpireofLoydwillbeavailable.

Following investment of funding and resources by Meath Co Co and Boyne Valley Tourism, guided tours will commence of the Heritage Site of The Spire of Loyd. Ireland`s only Inland Lighthouse with a 164 narrow step spiral staircase, the Spire is located on a highly significant archaeological site at Loyd, Kells, Therearemagnificentviewsof the surrounding counties from the viewing point at the topoftheSpire.

CllrDrewsaid“Iampersonally delighted with the introduction of these guided tours.

I have worked for a number of years with Meath Co Co officials, including the local Engineer, Conservation Officer,

Area Manager, Tourism OfficerandfellowCouncillors, to see this tourism initiative delivered.”

“I have long felt that the Spire has been an underutilisedtourismresourceforKells and the surrounding area. Hopefully if these new guided tours prove to be a success, theycanbeexpandeduponin thefuture”heconcluded.

For further details of the tours including booking informationcanbefoundonhttps://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/spire-lloyd-guidedtours-2024