County Meath

The Virginia Pumpkin Festival on the October Bank Holiday Weekend celebrates all things pumpkin and Halloween - with the town closed to traffic and unlit at night.

Trim in County Meath is a medieval heritage town well worth a visit when touring Ireland - the former seat of Anglo-Norman power still fascinates.

Kells – a heritage town that will allow a glimpse into its rich ecclesiastical rich history with a round tower, an oratory and several high crosses.

Basic Facts about County Meath

A list of Meath pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.

Poseidon, a Greek restaurant in Navan, offers authentic Mediterranean style food at decent prices.

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.

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.

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.

Wakeboarding in Summerhill is an outdoor activity for those who are agile and not afraid to get wet ... very wet.

Tayto Park is a "theme park" in County Meath and geared at families with children - though the selection of animals on view makes it interesting for adults too. Very good for a day out with the family, quite good if you visit without kids and are not on the lookout for peace and quiet. Focus is on physical activity and a learning experience.