Start at Navan Town Centre, near Kennedy Place, a central hub accessible by bus from Dublin. Pop into The Coffee Dock on Trimgate Street for a quick coffee or artisan scone.
Head north (5 minutes) to St. Mary’s Church, a 19th-century Gothic-style church with a historic graveyard. On Saturdays, the nearby Navan Market (Kennedy Road) offers stalls with local breads and hot food. Grab a cheap lunch, try a fresh sausage roll from The Green Deli. Arrive by 12:30 PM to avoid crowds; it’s a no-reservations gem.
Walk west (10 minutes) along the Boyne River Walk to Blackcastle House Demesne, a scenic estate with 18th-century ruins (exterior view only).
Stroll south (10 minutes) to The Central on Trimgate Street, a traditional pub with a warm, wood-panelled interior. Grab a pint or a quick bite like their signature chowder in a no-bookings setting.
Head east (10 minutes) to Market Square and the Solstice Arts Centre, which hosts small exhibits of local art (free entry, check Saturday hours). Continue south (10 minutes) to Watergate Street and The Round O Café for a hot chocolate or coffee. Browse nearby shops in Navan Shopping Centre.
End (10-minute walk) at Athlumney Castle, a 15th-century tower house (exterior view) near the Boyne, with a small heritage board on Navan’s history, offering a cultural capstone. Grab a 99 ice cream from Scoops near Market Square to enjoy by the river.
Largest town walking tour
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Population of towns in county Meath
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Meath:
Ireland’s county Meath is steeped in Ireland’s ancient past, with the Hill of Tara offering a glimpse into royal history and panoramic views. The UNESCO-listed Brú na Bóinne complex, including Newgrange and Knowth, showcases intricate Neolithic tombs, while Trim Castle provides medieval grandeur. Other attractions include the Boyne River’s scenic walks and historic Slane Castle. Meath is Ireland’s 14th largest county by size (2,336 square km) and eighth largest by population (220,826). Population previously peaked at 183,828 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 62,969 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Meath is Ireland’s 19th most visited tourist county with around 122,000 international visitors per year.
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