County Meath
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County Meath

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County Meath : Must-See Attractions

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Newgrange

Older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza, Newgrange reveals the breathtaking precision of its Neolithic builders every winter.
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Trim Castle

An opportunity to visit the ruins of an ancient Irish castle, with its remarkable architecture.
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Festivals to Check Out: County Meath

Music, culture, and traditions: Discover the festivals that shape life in County Meath.

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Farmaphobia

After dark, Causey Farm takes on a different character. The fields vanish into the darkness, strange figures slip between the buildings, and screams soon…

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Le Púca Festival
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The Púca Festival

As night falls, Trim’s walls blaze with light as shape-shifting creatures take over the streets. A few miles away, Athboy reconnects with the ancient…

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County Meath

Located in the East of Ireland, County Meath (An Mhí in Gaelic) is a region of wild landscapes and cultural traditions still intact. Known as the “Royal County“, Meath has 162,831 inhabitants, covers an area of 2,342 km², and welcomes many visitors daily seeking holidays. Rich in exceptional historical heritage, County Meath was once the seat of the great kings of Ireland. To this day, many traces of their existence remain, and you will encounter numerous castles and fortresses along your way!

Visiting County Meath

Step back 5,000 years of history!

Add to this the presence of many archaeological remains, including the fabulous Newgrange site, a large circular tumulus dating back 3,200 years BC, as well as the Hill of Tara, a major political and spiritual site of Celtic Ireland where the Kings of Ireland once sat.

But County Meath is also appreciated for its picturesque towns: don’t miss Navan (the capital of Meath), as well as the towns of Ashbourne, Dunboyne, Dunshauglin, Kells, and Oldcastle. Each will immerse you in a particularly pleasant atmosphere, where you can stroll peacefully through their colorful streets…