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County Meath : activities and sites to visit

Le Tayto Park

Localisation en Irlande
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The Irish potato chip giant has its own amusement park! Roller coaster and rides of all kinds are waiting for you there!

Newgrange

Localisation en Irlande
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Newgrange is an ultra-touristy place and one of the most popular spots in Ireland. Located less than an hour...

Loughcrew Cairns

Localisation en Irlande
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A complex of more than 60 tombs in one place! The place is fascinating!

Brú na Bóinne

Localisation en Irlande
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Un lieu ultra célèbre en Irlande, apprécié pour ses vestiges archéologiques parfaitement conservés.

Trim Castle

Localisation en Irlande
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The opportunity to visit the ruins of an ancient Irish castle with remarkable architecture.

Athcarne Castle

Localisation en Irlande
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The castle would have been used as a lodging for King James II of England, a few days before the Battle of the Boyne broke out in 1690.

Hill of Tara

Localisation en Irlande
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This archaeological site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Ireland and the seat of the lords of the island.

Knowth

Localisation en Irlande
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A cairn in perfect condition, appreciated for its prehistoric corridor tombs.

Slane Castle

Localisation en Irlande
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The building is a favourite venue for concerts: U2, or the Red Hot Chili Peppers have already organised live shows there!

Hill of Slane

Localisation en Irlande
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Its fabulous ruins are located less than 15 minutes from the famous site of Newgrange. Situated on a small hill, they will offer you a charming view of the surroundings!

Dowth

Localisation en Irlande
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Another Irish cairn, which can be visited, which will inform you about Irish megalithic tombs.

Yellow Steeple

Localisation en Irlande
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The Yellow Steeple is a curiosity of the town of Trim. It is a bell tower, the only remnant...






What to expect?

Located in the East of Ireland, County Meath (An Mhí in Gaelic) is an area of wilderness and cultural traditions that are still intact. Known as the “Royal County”, Meath has a population of 162,831 and covers an area of 2,342km² and welcomes many visitors every day in search of a holiday. Rich in an exceptional historical heritage, County Meath was once the seat of the great kings of Ireland. To this day, many traces of their existence still remain, and there are many castles and fortresses that you will come across on your way!

Visit County Meath

Go back over 5000 years of history!

Let’s add the presence of numerous archaeological remains, including the fabulous site of Newgrange, a large circular mound dating back to 3,200 B.C., as well as the Hill of Tara, a political and spiritual high place in Celtic Ireland where the Kings of Ireland were based.

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 of these cities will plunge you into a particularly pleasant world, where you can stroll in complete tranquillity through their colourful streets…