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Meath

Meath

The rich heritage of County Meath ensures that every visit is memorable. The megalithic tombs of the Boyne Valley are explained in the Visitor Centre, while the megalithic cemetery at Loughcrew dates to 3000 BC. The site of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, is located near Oldbridge. Kells with its high cross and round tower, the splendid Norman Castle at Trim, the fabled Hill of Tara near Navan and the holy Hill of Slane are just some of the sites to be explored. There is horse racing at Fairyhouse – the home of the Irish Grand National, - Bellewstown and Navan. Special gardens to visit at Trim, Dunboyne and Kells, and Fishing in the River Boyne, the Royal Canal, Lough Sheelin and Drumconrath lakes. The wide range of equestrian centres and golf courses throughout the county, including the links at Bettystown/Laytown make Meath a destination worth discovering.

Things to do

  1. Sporting Activities
    There is a range of exciting sporting adventures on your doorstep in Co Meath; from ice hockey to golf to a day out at the races you will find them all here. Choose from Falconry, Fishing, Go Karting, Golfing, ice-skating and ice hockey, Paintball and Shooting and of course both Horse and Dog Racing, you certainly won’t be short of things to do in Co Meath.
  2. Explore the Past
    Visit the Boyne Valley, one of the most culturally and historically rich parts of the country. There are a variety of ancient sites and cultural pleasures, from the breath-taking passage tomb at Newgrange to the thatched 400 year old Man o’ War pub and restaurant, you can spend endless hours exploring the past.
  3. Walking
    There are some beautiful places to get fresh air and scenery from canal/River Walks to hill and forest Walks. Why not try the Sli Na Slainte Walk which goes from Laytown, through Bettystown to Mornington, a beautiful 5km walk along this coastal stretch of sandy beach.
  4. Shopping
    Alongside the range of individual boutiques and small craft shops synonymous with trendy market towns, you can explore any of the large shopping centres in Meath. If this is not enough you can always take a trip into Dublin to satisfy your shopping craving!
  5. Meath Crafts
    Some of the most famous crafts in the world were created in Co Meath down the years. The traditions that produced treasures such as the Book of Kells and the Tara Brooch lives on with many craft workers. There are several delightful gift shops to the explored in the rural villages throughout the County.

Events Calendar

Kells Summer Festival
Location: Kells - Ceanannas
Dates: July 2009 - Dates to be confirmed

CityNorth - ALMC Rally and Performance Car Show
Location: Gormanstown - Baile Mhic Gormáin
Dates: Sun 19.Jul.2009 to Sun 19.Jul.2009

Tattersalls International Horse Show
Location: Ratoath - Ráth Tó
Dates: Fri 24.Jul.2009 to Sun 26.Jul.2009

Le Chéile, Oldcastle Arts & Music Festival - Le Cheile Oldcastle Festival
Location: Oldcastle - An Seanchaisleán
Dates: Tue 28.Jul.2009 to Sun 02.Aug.2009

The Causey Farm - Cultural Family Days
Location: Navan - An Uaimh
Dates: Mon 03.Aug.2009 to Mon 03.Aug.2009

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