- Meath’s Hill of Tara, an ancient ceremonial site, contains over 30 monuments, including a 5,000-year-old passage tomb called the Mound of the Hostages.
- The county’s Newgrange, a 5,200-year-old Neolithic tomb, aligns with the winter solstice sunrise, illuminating its inner chamber.
- Trim Castle, built in the 12th century, is Ireland’s largest Norman castle, covering three acres with a 25-metre keep.
- Meath’s Loughcrew Cairns, prehistoric tombs dating to 3000 BC, feature equinox alignments and intricate megalithic carvings.
- The Boyne River, flowing through Meath, was the site of the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, a turning point in Irish history.
- Slane Castle, a 1703 estate, hosts rock concerts in its grounds, with performers like U2 and The Rolling Stones drawing 80,000 fans.
- Meath’s Bective Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery, features a rare medieval cloister with carved stone arches still intact.
- The county’s Hill of Slane is where Saint Patrick is said to have lit a Paschal fire in 433 AD, defying a royal decree.
- Knowth, another Meath megalithic tomb, contains more decorated stones than any other site in Western Europe, with 127 kerbstones.
- Meath’s Royal Canal Greenway stretches 130 kilometres through the county, following a 200-year-old canal now used for cycling and walking.
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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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