Meath, a county of Ireland, province of Leinster, bounded N by Cavan, Monaghan, and Louth; E by the Irish Channel and the port of Dublin; S by Kildare; and W by W. Meath ( Hotels, Meath, Ireland) , 36 m. long, and 44 1/2 broad. Its principal rivers are Boyne, Black Water, and tributary streams of the Nanny, the Rye Water and Moynalty. Meath ( Bed and breakfasts, Meath, Ireland) is the site of some of the most extraordinary pre-historic remains to ... Read More

Antiquities The Hill of Tara, in Co. Meath (Hotels, Meath, Ireland), was the former residence of the kings of Ireland. Its correct name is Toamhair, the English name Tara being derived from the dative case Teamhraigh. The hill, which is situated in the midst of one of the most fertile plains in Ireland, commands a magnificent view of vast extent. According to Irish legend it was the chief residence of the Ard-Ri or High King of Ireland from the time of Slainghe, ... Read More

The ruins of Trim Castle are. more extensive than those of any other castle in Ireland. Trim is the ancient Ath Truim (the ford of elder-tree) : the ancient ford can still be seen above the town bridge over the Boyne. The castle was built to protect this. Though it is commonly called King Johns Castle the present castle, which is Edwardian in plan, was certainly not. built until after the date of Johns visit to Ireland. A castle was founded ... Read More