County Meath
Information on visiting and enjoying County Meath in the Province of Leinster.
Traditional Music in Meath - Sessions in Local Pubs and Clubs
A list of Meath pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.
A list of Meath pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.
Events in County Meath 2008
A calendar of events and festivals in County Meath - especially for visitors to Ireland.
A calendar of events and festivals in County Meath - especially for visitors to Ireland.
Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
Visiting some the ancient monuments in the Boyne Valley is a must for every visitor to Ireland. But nowhere can the past be experienced as impressively as within the central chamber of Newgrange. The Brú na Boinne (pronounced "broo-na-boyne") site is well managed and tours will provide an educational and above all unique experience. This is one of the places in Ireland that will take your breath …
Visiting some the ancient monuments in the Boyne Valley is a must for every visitor to Ireland. But nowhere can the past be experienced as impressively as within the central chamber of Newgrange. The Brú na Boinne (pronounced "broo-na-boyne") site is well managed and tours will provide an educational and above all unique experience. This is one of the places in Ireland that will take your breath …
County Meath
Basic Facts about County Meath
Basic Facts about County Meath
Augustinian Priory and St Cianán's Church (Duleek, County Meath)
Duleek will never make it into the top ten attractions of Ireland, but a visit to the abbey is highly recommended if you are in the area.
Duleek will never make it into the top ten attractions of Ireland, but a visit to the abbey is highly recommended if you are in the area.
Bective Abbey (County Meath)
Bective Abbey is one of the lesser-known points of interest in County Meath - despite being just a few minutes drive from the heritage town of Trim.
Bective Abbey is one of the lesser-known points of interest in County Meath - despite being just a few minutes drive from the heritage town of Trim.
Bru na Bóinne - The Passage Tombs of Newgrange and Knowth
Bru na Bóinne, the landscape containing the famous passage tombs of Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange, is one of the "must-see" sights in Ireland. Through the modern visitor centre tours are arranged, conducted by guides. The winter solistice is simulated in the inner chamber of Newgrange. But is the visit worth the price?
Bru na Bóinne, the landscape containing the famous passage tombs of Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange, is one of the "must-see" sights in Ireland. Through the modern visitor centre tours are arranged, conducted by guides. The winter solistice is simulated in the inner chamber of Newgrange. But is the visit worth the price?
The Hill of Tara (County Meath)
Tara is the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland and thus one of the most important sites on the Emerald Isle. Visitors will, however, not find huge structures or monuments here, instead a landscaped area of enormous proportions awaits them.
Tara is the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland and thus one of the most important sites on the Emerald Isle. Visitors will, however, not find huge structures or monuments here, instead a landscaped area of enormous proportions awaits them.
Kells (County Meath)
Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, Kells is ideal for a short trip back into the middle ages. The town can boast a high number of medieval buildings and monuments.
Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, Kells is ideal for a short trip back into the middle ages. The town can boast a high number of medieval buildings and monuments.
Loughcrew Gardens near Oldcastle (County Meath)
Once you find the Loughcrew Gardens and they are actually open you are in for a treat. Which hints at a nice attraction, albeit with limited opening times and not too easy to find.
Once you find the Loughcrew Gardens and they are actually open you are in for a treat. Which hints at a nice attraction, albeit with limited opening times and not too easy to find.
Loughcrew Megalithic Cemetery (County Meath)
Anyone interested in megalithic culture and art should make a beeline for Loughcrew - situated on a group of hills near the town of Oldcastle you will find the second largest (after Carrowmore in County Sligo) megalithic cemetery in Ireland.
Anyone interested in megalithic culture and art should make a beeline for Loughcrew - situated on a group of hills near the town of Oldcastle you will find the second largest (after Carrowmore in County Sligo) megalithic cemetery in Ireland.
Moynalty - Threshing About in the Mud
The Moynalty Steam Threshing event on the second sunday of August ist a fixture in the Irish events calendar ... in 2007 it turned out to be a mudfest after torrential rains. But a fine day out anyway, as these pictures prove.
The Moynalty Steam Threshing event on the second sunday of August ist a fixture in the Irish events calendar ... in 2007 it turned out to be a mudfest after torrential rains. But a fine day out anyway, as these pictures prove.
Newgrange Farm (County Meath)
This is very much an attraction you'll want to miss if you are an adult traveling the adult way - but Newgrange Farm is a god-sent if you are traveling with kids.
This is very much an attraction you'll want to miss if you are an adult traveling the adult way - but Newgrange Farm is a god-sent if you are traveling with kids.
Site of the Battle of the Boyne, Oldbridge Estate (County Meath)
The Battle of the Boyne holds an iconic status in Irish history - William III forced a crossing of the River Boyne to carry on towards Dublin, James II fled the battle and ultimately Ireland. The battlesite is being redeveloped in cooperation between the government of the Republic and the Orange Order as part of the ongoing peace process.
The Battle of the Boyne holds an iconic status in Irish history - William III forced a crossing of the River Boyne to carry on towards Dublin, James II fled the battle and ultimately Ireland. The battlesite is being redeveloped in cooperation between the government of the Republic and the Orange Order as part of the ongoing peace process.
Trim (County Meath)
If you are interested in the Middle Ages at all, go to Trim. The Meath town has an old-fashioned town center and a whole host of medieval ruins, Trim Castle being the largest of them.
If you are interested in the Middle Ages at all, go to Trim. The Meath town has an old-fashioned town center and a whole host of medieval ruins, Trim Castle being the largest of them.
Pictures of Bective Abbey
James Martin's photo essay on Bective Abbey on About.com's European Travel website.
James Martin's photo essay on Bective Abbey on About.com's European Travel website.
Newgrange (Ireland) - Megalithic Passage Tomb of Newgrange
The site known as Newgrange is a megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland.
The site known as Newgrange is a megalithic passage tomb in the Brugh na Bóinne valley of Ireland.
Newgrange - Solstice -Prehistoric Passage
Solstice view from neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange in Ireland.
Solstice view from neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange in Ireland.
East Coast and Midlands Tourism
Official tourism website for the East Coast and Midlands, the Leinster counties of Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly (North), Westmeath and Wicklow.
Official tourism website for the East Coast and Midlands, the Leinster counties of Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly (North), Westmeath and Wicklow.