Built in 1173 by Hugh de Lacy the finest and largest remaining Anglo-Norman Castle in Europe, with unusual features which include a cruciform design of Keep and Barbican Gate. The castle was used as a shooting location for the film Braveheart starring Mel Gibson in 1994. In 2003 awarded the European prize for Restoration.

Trim Castle is open daily. Contact Trim Visitors Centre Phone +353 46 9437227

Home to gods and goddesses, to druids and warriors, and to Ireland's High Kings, its opulent past visibly etched in its landscape, where the hillside is marked by mound formations, ancient earthworks and the ruins of Royal enclosures. There is access to Tara all year, with guided tours available during Summer months.

Access to The Hill of Tara all year with guided tours available during the summer.

On the banks of the Boyne in 1690, William of Orange and James II met in the Battle of the Boyne, which today 300 years later passions in Ireland still run high when the subject of James II"s defeat by William of Orange comes up. The Boyne is one of the best trout fishing rivers in Ireland. Fishing permits, gillies and equipment and boats can be arranged on request.

This 14th century tower was originally part off Trim’s Augustinian Abbey of St. Mary. It is aptly named because of the colour in the evening sunlight. The Yellow Steeple is one of the most prominent of the many ruins in Trim. It overlooks the town from a ridge directly opposite Trim Castle. The black Friary of the Dominicans was founded by Geoffrey de Geneville, Lord of Meath in 1263.

Contact Trim Visitors Centre Phone +353 46 9437227

Situated eight kilometres east of the village of Slane, Newgrange having survived over five thousand years is older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt. It is surrounded by 97 kerbstones some of which are ornately decorated with megalithic art. It is situated on a low hill and takes in the breathtaking views of the Boyne Valley. It is estimated that the construction of the Passage Tomb at Newgrange would have taken a work force of 300 at least 20 years. A ray of sunlight shines through the roof box over the entrance and penetrates the passage to light up the central chamber. The dramatic event lasts for 17 minutes at dawn from the 19th to the 23rd of December.

Dowth was built over 5000 years ago during the same period as both Newgrange and Knowth. Two passage tombs were discovered in 1847, these tombs are smaller than those at Newgrange or Knowth. Both tombs are on the western side of the mound, they are referred to as Dowth North and Dowth South. The Dowth North passage is 14 metres in length; the chamber is cruciform in shape with an annex off the right hand recess, the chamber roof is corbelled and is 3 metres high. The Dowth South passage is only 3.5 metres in length with a circular chamber and a single recess to the right; the original roof collapsed long ago and has been replaced by a concrete roof. Dowth South is aligned to the setting sun of the winter solstice; the setting sun illuminates the passage and chamber from about 2pm to 4pm on the days around the winter solstice.

Knowth was built over 5000 years ago, probably after the construction of Newgrange and before the construction of Dowth. It is similar in size to Newgrange and is surrounded by 18 smaller satellite mounds. The Great Mound has two passages with entrances on opposite sides, the western passage is 34 metres long and the eastern passage is 40 metre long, ending with a cruciform chamber.

Kells an officially designated Irish Heritage Town is one of the finest examples of a monastic settlement to be found. It was known to be a royal residence before St. Colmcille established a religious settlement in Kells in 550. It is believed that the monks from his community on the Scottish island of Iona fled to Kells in 806 in order to escape Viking raids and it was here that they completed their illuminated manuscript of the Four Gospels, the Book of Kells, which is now kept in Trinity College. The Heritage Council houses a modern multimedia exhibition and tourist information point in the restored former courthouse. The High Cross of Kells is now located in the grounds of the centre. The cross dating from the 8th or 9th century illustrates scenes from the Old and New Testaments. A monument of more recent times, the Spire of Lloyd is an 18th century folly in the form of a lighthouse erected to the memory of the Earl of Bective by his son.

Loughcrew is possibly one of the oldest known cemeteries in the world giving visitors a glimpse into the beliefs and customs of four thousand years ago. This massive prehistoric mound is situated 6.5km from Oldcastle and predates Egypt's pyramids by 700 years. St. Oliver Plunkett, a heroic 17th century archbishop who was born in the area, was convicted of treason and hanged, drawn and quartered in the Tower of London after refusing to agree to the anti-catholic laws of the time.

Bective Abbey boasting views overlooking the Boyne is the second Cistercian Abbey to be established in Ireland. Although most of the present impressive ruins date to the 15th century, the abbey was originally founded in 1147. The abbey was one of the most important monastic sites in the country, as the Abbot of Bective sat in the Parliament of the Pale. Hugh De Lacy, was buried there in 1195, but was eventually moved to Dublin. The abbey was closed in 1536 on the general suppression of the monasteries by Henry VIII, and was modified into a manor house and handed over to civil servants as reward for their loyal work. Bective Abbey was used in the filming of the movie Braveheart, chosen because of its castle like qualities. The ruins are readily accessible to the public

Knightsbrook Golf Club, Dublin Rd. Trim, Co. Meath.
County Meath Golf Club, Newtonmoynagh, Trim, Co. Meath.
Royal Tara Golf Club, Bellinter, Navan, Co. Meath.
Glebe Golf Club, Kildalkey Road, Trim, Co. Meath.
Rathcore Golf Club, Enfield, Co. Meath.
Headfort Golf Club, Headfort, Kells, Co. Meath.
Navan Golf Club, Proudstown, Navan, Co. Meath.

Anglers will enjoy one of Ireland's best wild brown trout fisheries, the river Boyne, and its many tributaries.

The beautiful countryside rich with heritage makes Meath an ideal spot for walkers, hikers and cyclists.

Meath has an extensive number of equestrian centres catering for different types of riding and level of ability. Laytown Strand is home to the only official strand races remaining in Europe. Why not enjoy Ireland's premier steeplechasing event the Irish Grant National at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath over the Easter weekend.

Meath's many fine restaurants provide find food with excellent service just the right ingredients for a happy dining experience. What better way to relax and unwind after an energetic day in County Meath. The Meath Good Food Circle Brochure with a full listing of all their eating establishments is available.