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Causey Farm

What Happens at Causey Farm?

We offer activity programs for both children and adults throughout the year, as well as hosting seasonal events. Among the many visitors over the years, we have welcomed people from all over the world – German bankers, Finnish foresters, Chinese engineers, Australian Boy Scouts and American student ambassadors, not to mention Irish groups of all ages – how lucky are we? We just love what we do here and the visitors seem to be delighted with the chance to really experience family life on a working farm.

How it All Started?

Several years ago, a few local schools began to visit our farm to celebrate ‘Urban-Rural Week’. We all enjoyed it so much that we have worked out a great way to keep the fun going all year round… As has long been said – the more the merrier! So, over time, what started as children’s entertainment has grown into a year-round flow of willing young and not-so-young farm-hands.

For Children:

Causey Summer Camp – Four days of forest, farm and bogland fun! For selected weeks in July and August
We host Ireland’s biggest Halloween event – fun by day and scares by night!
A truly magical Christmas adventure – Causey Christmas Experience

Causey Farm, Girley Fordstown

Navan, Co. Meath

Landline: +353 46 9434135

Deirdre’s Mobile: +353 87 239 1354

Matt’s Mobile: +353 87 918 1180

Emerald Park

We are Ireland’s only Emerald Park and offer a huge variety of things to see, do and experience! Emerald Park has attractions for all ages, from thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline rush to our youngest guests who can enjoy fun and exciting activities.

Please note: Height restrictions apply. Several rides are unsuitable for guests with heart, neck, or back conditions, or if you are pregnant. We strongly recommend that guests who have had recent surgery or an injury do not ride certain attractions.

Emerald Park
Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Ph: +353 1 835 1999
Directions: Click here for directions
GPS: 53.542679, -6.462815

Funtasia Waterpark

Located 2 minutes off the M1 motorway and 20 minutes north of Dublin airport.

This Egyptian themed entertainment centre is the newest addition to the Funtasia family business, boasting the first of its kind in Ireland, pirates cove interactive waterpark, featuring over 200 water gushing activities including the adrenalin pumping super bowl speed slide and the Boomerang. Other attractions include the Atlantis Cove play area, a 14 lane bowling alley, Roller skating rink, crazy golf, rock climbing, a luxurious Casino, Pharaohs fast food restaurant, video games, simulators and lots lots more!

Funtasia Bettystown

This family-run business has been providing entertainment for over 25 years.

Situated just 20 minutes north of Dublin in the heart of the picturesque seaside resort of Bettystown, we have something for all the family. Among the many attractions and facilities, Funtasia Bettystown has to offer the fairground rides prove to be the most popular, with white knuckle rides for the thrill-seekers and gentler attractions for the less adventurous. Dine in our carousel themed restaurant, our mouth-watering menu will certainly satisfy!

Explore the jungle zone, the multi-level play area it will keep the young explorers busy for hours with adventures around every corner. Host the ultimate Birthday party in one of our party suites. With 5 different party options to choose from and a children's Disco, a memorable celebration is guaranteed. A luxurious casino, 3D motion theatre, American themed pool areas and Ireland's only rollercoaster on a roof make Funtasia a must to visit!

10 Things To Do in Meath

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Planning a visit to Meath? Here's our list of favourite things to do in Meath:

Climb the Hill of Tara and pretend that you are an ancient King or Queen of The Royal County - and the views are spectacular too!
Visit Sonairte (The National Ecology Centre) in Laytown and enjoy the Nature Trail & River Walk, or admire the cool educational products in the eclectic Eco Shop.
Did you know that Trim Castle took more than 30 years to build, back in the 12th century? It's a fascinating place to explore and it also served as the backdrop to the Oscar-winning film, Braveheart.
Meath has just seven miles of coastline, but there are some great beaches at Bettystown, Laytown and Mornington. Bring a bucket and spade, go paddling in the shallows or play chase in the sand dunes.
Explore the bog at The Causey Farm at Fordstown, Navan. Learn how to Bog Jump, Make a Rope or Milk A Cow. Causey run brilliant events throughout the year from the Fairy & Elf Fairs to the Summer Family Days and the truly scary Hallowe'en Experience!
Take a long stroll through the fabulous Mullaghmeen Forest Park, near Oldcastle, with more than 1,000 acres of land and a wide variety of walks available.
Feed the animals, explore the straw maze and take a tractor and trailer trip - all part of the fun on offer at Newgrange Farm near Slane. Watch out for the Sheep Races!
Spend a few hours at the recently opened The Zone Activity Centre in Navan, where there is a huge range of exhilarating things to do, including karting, paintball and archery.
Soak up history in the heritage town of Kells, from the ancient stone crosses to St Colmcille's House and the Round Tower and the Tower of Loyd - the latter has a playground too.