Rossnaree House - Historic private house offering elegant guest accommodation overlooking the megalithic sites of Newgrange and Knowth and the River Boyne. The Brú na Bóinne visitors centre is just two miles from Rossnaree House.  More ...

Rossnaree (The Headland of the King) was built in the italianate style with earlier parts dating from the early 1700's. The site has been identified as the House of Cletty, where it is thought the High Kings coming from Tara would wait before crossing the river Boyne to partake in seasonal ceremonies. Rossnaree is set above a bend on the river Boyne surrounded by the lands of the family farm. The Law family have since 1925 extended the fishery with the lands, which were once part of the Cistercian Abbey of Mellifont. The lands were later granted to the Earl of Drogheda.

Here Finn Mac Cumhail is said to have cooked the legendary Salmon of Knowledge. Rossnaree has also figured in many notable battles and events throughout our history. A famously contested crossing took place here during the Battle of the Boyne. Wonderful image of a misty river Boyne just below Rossnaree, photograped by Aisling Law. Click on photo for larger view.

Aisling Law lives in the house, and welcome those wishing to stay, or to hold functions there. Rossnaree is set in 200 acres of pasture, woodlands and gardens, with many paths and scenic walkways. Fishing is available for guests by arrangement, along a stretch of riverbank just below the house.