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History of Meath

The name for County Meath (Holiday homes, Meath, Ireland) is taken from the Gaelic An Mhi, which means middle.

Human habitation of Meath (Accommodation, Meath, Ireland) can be traced back over 8,000 years. Also known as Royal Meath, the county once housed the king of ancient Ireland.

Meaths famous Boyne Valley contains Europes most ancient Neolithic edifices. Aside from its historical significance in relation to the 1690 Battle of the Boyne between Catholic King James II and Protestant King William of Orange, the Boyne area is wealthy in pre- historical artifacts. The renowned Book of Kells originates in Kells, County Meath.

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