The monastic site at Monasterboice is situated 5 miles north of Drogheda just off the N1 .It dates back to the 6th century when it was founded by St Buite .Nothing remains of the original monastery but there are remains of two 10th century churches .The churchyard is one of the longest working burial grounds in the world .

Of particular interest here are the 3 Celtic Crosses and the Round Tower . St Muiredach's Cross is widely regarded as the finest of its type in Ireland . The thyme of the cross is Christ the King with the cross and the re are depictions fron the Old Testement from Adam and Eve  ,  Cain slaying Able to the Last Day . The cross is 5.2 metres high  .  The West Cross  is the tallest high cross in Ireland is 7 metres high and there is an unusual crucifixion scene  on the west face of this cross . There is a third but much less spectacular North Cross . Also at Monasterboice is a fine example of an Irish Round Tower , these were used as protection against the Vikings

 The site is open 24/7 and during June , July and August there is a local guiding service