Hill of Tara Lecture Series - July 2026

What to Expect

The Hill of Tara Lecture Series is an annual programme of talks held at the Tara Visitor Centre during the first four Wednesdays of July. Speakers typically include archaeologists and historians discussing the Hill of Tara, the Boyne Valley landscape, and Irish royal heritage. The Hill of Tara was the ceremonial seat of the High Kings of Ireland and remains one of the most significant heritage sites in the country. Guided tours of the site are also available daily from 1 May to 30 September, costing EUR 5 per adult.

Good to Know

• Lecture dates: Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, and 22 July 2026

• Venue: Hill of Tara Visitor Centre, Navan, Co. Meath

• Lectures are free; check heritageireland.ie or the Hill of Tara OPW Facebook page for exact times and speakers

• Site guided tours: EUR 5 per adult, daily 10am-5pm (May-September)

• Recurring annually

Getting There

The Hill of Tara is signposted off the M3 motorway (Junction 7) and is approximately 12km south of Navan on the L2002. Car parking and a coffee shop are on site.