County Meath (Holiday Homes, Meath, Ireland) is known as the Royal County as it was once the territory of the High Kings of Ireland. The abundance of historic monuments and a mighty collection of prehistoric tombs within the present day boundaries testify to the ancient importance of the region. There are quite a few decent pubs in the town, which are cosy and full of character and a good selection of places to stay. Hunter's Moon is located on the ... Read More

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