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

But it was of no avail; he was seized and led in chains to Tara. As Diarmaid refused to surrender Guaire, the Saint and his clergy assembled at Tara, where singing psalms and ringing bells they cursed the place for ever- more, praying that no king or queen should ever again dwell at Tara. The palace was shortly afterwards abandoned, and it probably soon became, what it is to-day, a mere mass of grass-covered earthworks. Professor R. A. S. Macalister in his ... Read More

Flemingtown House   Address: Ratoath, Co. Meath Region: Meath Town: Ratoath Rating: 2 Star Pricing: Hotel ... Read More