An Gobha Iron Works & Experience

About this tour

Discover the ancient past at An Gobha Iron Works & Experience, near Navan, County Meath. This immersive and interactive experience of traditional iron age metal forging is demonstrated by the character An Gobha, the Blacksmith of the Boyne Valley, and is delivered through theatre, stories, myths and fun.

Nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley, County Meath, the steady rhythm and sound of a hammer and anvil at a working fire can be heard. An Gobha, the blacksmith, works hot iron in the style of his ancestors. Listen to the stories of myth and legend, learning tales of old. Visit and become immersed in a world of fire and forging, feast and banquet, experiencing life as it was back then. Become An Gobha's apprentice through props and costume and enjoy this exciting experience. Visit the Boyne Valley and the sacred Hill of Tara, the Hill of Slane, Brú Na Bóinne, (Newgrange), Knowth, Dowth, Loughcrew and Fourknocks, and appreciate an ancient past based on sacred sites and monuments.