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

Trim (meaning The Ford of the Elder) possesses the most extensive collection of medieval monuments in Ireland. The King John's Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Europe, used as a location in the film "Braveheart" is the most important among them. A most celebrated place in history, Trim has been instrumental in shaping the life and career of such historic figures as the Duke of Wellington and Dean Jonathan Swift. Today it is a thriving and busy market town. The Trim Visitor ... Read More