Meath Murder Mystery

Who Archived Cath From Athboy?

Cath Borgogne from Athboy has been found murdered and our best team of investigators are struggling to conclude the case and thus need your help to solve the murder. Although her body was found in the Fair Green at Athboy it is believed that she was murdered elsewhere – the hunt for clues starts at nearby Rathmore.
  • Discover magnificent Fore Abbey (over 1,300 years old), an impressive hilltop neolithic tomb, castles… and more as you try and solve over 30 clues! You will also explore the historical small town of Athboy which has several old sites that form a part of its long history.
  • The linear clue route of this murder mystery trail is 42 miles, or about 68 km, from the starting point near Athboy to the end point on the outskirts of Kells.
  • We suggest allowing four hours to solve this Whodunit Hunt, excluding any refreshment stops.
  • There is a moderate amount of walking at a small number of locations, totalling 3 km or nearly 2 miles. You can also do a longer walk for pleasure up to the amazing Loughcrew Cairn and nearby stone circle – we highly recommend this for the reward of amazing panaromic views too (such as that shown below) if you have time and energy.
  • Accessibility – the walking portions of the Whodunit Hunt are generally fairly flat.
  • For refreshments, Athboy is your best bet with quite a number of options, or Kells once you have finished.

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The starting point is shown in the map below:

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Sperrins Trail

Who Slaughtered Perry In The Sperrins?

Poor Perry Inghams disappeared after a late night out. Weeks later, his partially decomposed body was found at Reuben’s Glen, a spot where he liked to stop for a picnic. Luckily you don’t need to see the body, but what we really need your help with is to piece together the clues and determine the circumstances behind his death.
  • The Sperrins Whodunit Hunt starts near Moneymore and ends at Tullaghoge Fort just south of Cookstown.
  • This is a self-guided, near-circular driving murder mystery trail.
  • The clues take you to a mixture of historic sites while showing you much lovely mountain and river valley scenery too. This area has many neolithic sites, and you’ll visit some of the best and most accessible ones, including Beaghmore where there are seven stone circles! You’ll also visit historic ruined churches, forests and lakes, an ancient and significant fort… and much more!
  • Almost 30 clues to solve!
  • There is about 2¼ miles / 3¾ km of walking in total during this Whodunit, spread across all of the clues.
  • The driving route is almost 73 miles / 116 km. This is our longest-distance Whodunit – we always try and pack as many top sites into our driving trails as possible to make them varied, interesting, and fun… but alas we don’t have the power to move them closer together 🙂 There is much scenery to enjoy in between stops here!
  • We think this trail is ideal for those who really want to get off the beaten track. There are opportunities for extra walks en-route, if desired.
  • For this murder mystery we suggest allowing at least 5 hours, excluding extended refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found, though one clue has a slope down to it; sensible shoes are recommended.

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The starting point is at Reuben’s Glen car park 3 miles north of Moneymore, as shown in the map below:

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Torrent Trail

Who Done In Don From Dungannon?

The body of Don Meekin from Dungannon has been found in the market square but our chief detective is reasonably sure he was murdered elsewhere, and most likely outside the town altogether. But the evidence trail starts at Dungannon and you’ll have to see where the clues lead you, passing the Torrent River as you go. With a mountain of evidence collected, your help is needed to solve the case.
  • The Torrent Trail is a driving Whodunit Hunt that starts at Dungannon and ends at Aughnacloy. It is a self-guided, deluxe murder mystery trail.
  • Your 45 mile / 72 km route takes in a wealth of historic sites! You’ll see an impressive Irish Cross, a castle, an ancient hill fort, neolithic sites thousands of years old, visit an old cottage where the parent of a past U.S. president lived and an estate with pleasant walks… and much more.
  • Nearly 40 clues to solve!
  • There is about 3 ½ miles / 5 ½ km of walking in total on this Whodunit Hunt, spread across all of the clues and locations.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops and return journey, is 5-6 hours. So allow the best part of a day out.
  • Accessibility – it is mostly flat where the clues are to be found, with no steps that must be navigated. However, there are inclined streets in Dungannon and one clue involves a short climb to a hill fort.

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The starting point is in Dungannon, shown in the map below:

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Newry Canal Trail

Who Murdered Tanya Magee From Tandragee?

Shy Tanya Magee from Tandragee was never one to steal the limelight… but having been found brutally murdered her name is big local news. Her body was found in the Newry Canal near Tandragee, but the initial post mortem ruled out drowning so foul play is suspected.  The clue trail starts on the outskirts of Newry, where her best friend lives.
  • The Newry Canal Trail murder mystery is a self-guided, driving Whodunit Hunt. It starts at Newry and ends near Gilford.
  • The route progresses along and across the Newry canal until reaching Gilford, and some clues are beside its waters. En route you’ll visit several villages dating back hundreds of years and find out about some characters in their history. In Gilford you’ll see the remains of a magnificent mill and find out about the history of the linen industry in the area.
  • The clue route is only 25 miles, or about 40 km! There is generally moderate walking, approximately 2 ½ miles / 4 km in total.
  • Allow 3 – 4 hours hours to solve this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes and no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass stores, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants en-route.

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The starting point is the Fiveways roundabout, Newry, shown below:

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Ards Peninsula

Who Archived Andy At The Ards Peninsula?

Andy Pennant’s body has been found dumped outside the gates of Mount Stewart on the Ards Peninsula but we’re sure he was murdered elsewhere. Our best investigator is struggling to get to the bottom of the mountain of evidence collected and thus needs your help to solve the murder.
  • The Ards Peninsula Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, deluxe driving murder mystery trail. The clue trail starts at St Columbanus Church in Bangor and ends at Greyabbey.
  • The route includes sights as old as 1,300 years! You’ll visit the only working windmill and the first port in Northern Ireland, see old castles, impressive Grey Abbey and a much older well, stop at Ireland’s most easterly point, and learn about the evolution of this beautiful area and some of the key figures that shaped it!
  • The clue route is 50 miles, or about 80 km. There is generally moderate walking, just over 3 miles / 5 km in total across all clues.
  • This deluxe Whodunit Hunt is jam packed with 42 clues to solve in a booklet containing a dozen extra pieces of historical and/or tourist information! You’ll need to set aside most of a day (we suggest allowing at least six hours) to complete this Whodunit, excluding refreshment stops. Great value for hours of fun!
  • Accessibility – once out of your vehicle the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes. Any steps can be avoided by taking ramps / alternative routes.
  • For refreshments, you will pass a number of coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and stores along the route.

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The starting point is in the Ballyholme area of East Bangor is shown below:

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Patrick Kavanagh Trail

Who Critically Injured Ian From Inniskeen?

Ian O’Mally from Inniskeen was found dumped beside the road outside Carrickmacross and died from his injuries. Our best investigation team are struggling to connect their leads and need your help to solve the murder.
  • The Patrick Kavanagh Trail is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. This Whodunit Hunt starts on the outskirts of Dundalk and ends nearby.
  • You’ll see historic sights over 800 years old, including a round tower, several castles, and an impressive ancient abbey. There are several stops associated with famous Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh too, both in Inniskeen where he is buried and beyond. Also learn about the evolution of the area and some of the historic figures that shaped it.
  • The clue route is 35 miles, or about 56 km. There is generally moderate walking for most clues, with approximately 3.0 miles / 4.5 km in total.
  • There are 30 clues to solve and we suggest allowing at least four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding prolonged refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass a number of bars, coffee shops, restaurants and a tearoom along the route as well as shops.

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The starting point is at the Castletown Cemetery in Dundalk, shown below:


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Diamond Trail

Who Did Away With Danny Diamond?

Danny Diamond’s body has been ironically found at the Battle Of The Diamond memorial. Our best investigator is struggling to get to the bottom of the mountain of evidence that was collected and thus needs your help to solve the murder.
  • The Diamond Trail Whodunit Hunt starts at the Battle Of The Diamond memorial near Loughgall and ends at historic Tynan village.
  • This is a self-guided, non-circular driving murder mystery trail.
  • Visit an old mansion house and gardens, ancient Irish crosses, pretty villages, and learn about key figures in their history. You’ll see a castle, a tiny graveyard, enjoy a pleasant river walk… and more!!
  • There are 27 clues to solve with stacks of extra historical information about various sites squeezed into this Whodunit booklet!
  • The driving route is only 26 miles, or 42km, from the start to the end point!! There is almost 3 miles / 5 km of walking in total during this Hunt, spread across all of the clues.
  • We suggest allowing at least four hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found. Sensible shoes for some clues are strongly recommended.
  • Main refreshment options are in Caledon, Moy, and the cafe at Benburb priory.

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The starting point is near Dan Winter’s Cottage, shown in the map below:

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Blackrock Coastal Trail

Who Bludgeoned Ben From Blackrock?

Poor Ben O’Sullivan from Blackrock has been sadly found murdered and our stretched investigative team are struggling to close the case. His body was found dumped on the street below the ruined windmill, and the clue hunt starts here although it is considered he was murdered elsewhere.
  • Termonfeckin Irish Cross (C) 2023 Andrea MThe Blackrock Coastal Trail Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts beside the ruined windmill at Dundalk and ends at the village of Baltry, near Drogheda.
  • The route includes sights spanning a broad period of history, from the invasion of the Vikings over 1100 years ago to tales from the second world war. You’ll see an old castle and ruined churches, an old Irish Cross on the site of a 7th Century monastery, learn about the development of tourism in Blackrock and a shipwreck further south, see some very large eggs… and more! En route you will also see lovely coastal scenery as you go.
  • The clue route is 26 miles, or about 46km, before your return to the starting point (or home). There is generally moderate walking, approximately 2 miles / 3 km in total (not including a walk at the end to the shipwreck if you wish to do this).
  • We suggest allowing at least four hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
  • For refreshments, you will pass coffee shops, a number of bars and restaurants, and stores along the route.

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The starting point is on Quay Street beside the old windmill at Dundalk, shown below:

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Lecale Coast Trail

Who Liquidated Colm Along The Lecale Coast?

Colm O’Brien has been found murdered in the village of Rossglass and our best investigator is struggling to narrow down leads. We need your help to confirm their suspicions and crack the case! It is believed that Colm was murdered outside of the village and so the clue trail starts near Newcastle, at the ancient Maghera Church and Round Tower site.
  • The Lecale Coast Trail is a self-guided, non-circular driving Whodunit Hunt.
  • This murder mystery trail is jam-packed with historic sites along a driving route of only 30 miles, or about 50 km. You will visit, or pass, neolithic sites including the portal tomb shown in the photo and a large stone circle, numerous castles with seven in the coastal town of Ardglass alone, and a church over a thousand years old!! You will also see several other sites, beautiful coastal scenery (including the view of the Mourne mountains shown below), and learn about several characters who have helped shaped the area’s history.
  • There is generally moderate walking, about 3 miles or 5 km in total, which is spread across all of the clues. Sensible shoes are required (e.g. trainers) for the walk to the stone circle clue.
  • It is recommended to allow at least four hours to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally fairly flat, but a few clues do require reasonable mobility.
  • There are assorted places for refreshment along the route in many towns and villages.

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The starting point is shown in the map below.

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Slieve Croob Trail

Who Slayed Steve Crook In The Slieve Croob Area?

Steve Crook has been found murdered in the Slieve Croob area, and although we know his surname is quite appropriate his petty crimes didn’t deserve such a gruesome end. Although his body was found dumped at the Slieve Croob car park it’s not clear that he was murdered here and the clue trail starts on the Castlewellan Road east of Rathfriland.
  • The Slieve Croob Trail is a self-guided driving Whodunit Hunt that starts between Rathfriland and Castlewellan and ends at the old market town of Ballynahinch.
  • You will discover quite a number of historical places on this murder mystery trail as well as see beautiful scenery. En route you’ll visit one of the most photographed neolithic sites in Ireland, two early-Christian souterrains, stop at a village where the remains of a flax mill are located, and learn about the evolution of Ballynahinch which dates back hundreds of years with a turbulent history.
  • The clue route from start to end is 32 miles, or about 51 km.
  • There is generally moderate walking, about 2 ¼ miles / 3 ¼ km in total.
  • It is recommended to allow four hours to solve this murder mystery.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally fairly flat, but a few clues require reasonable mobility. We recommend taking sensible shoes… AND a torch if you fancy going on an Indiana Jones type adventure!

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The starting point is shown in the map below:

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