Tag: County Meath

  • July 22, 2014
    Looking north across the Boyne, Slane is a pretty sight. The main road sweeps down beside a ruined church to…
  • May 7, 2014
    The Augustinian priory of Kells – in full, Kells-in-Ossory (or Ceanannas Osraighe), to distinguish it from its more famous namesake…
  • January 8, 2014
    On the Southern slopes of the Hill of Tara is one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Ireland. A…
  • May 26, 2013
    This cairn and passage tomb is over 5000 years old and is regarded as the world’s first solar observatory. It…
  • May 20, 2013
    For over 2000 years this low hill was a place of religious , and later political , importance. Excavations have…
  • April 4, 2013
    The attractive village green running down the middle of the main street of Summerhill once formed a gracious approach to…
  • February 7, 2013
    The Hill of Tara was the most important sacred centre of ancient Ireland , and was the seat of power…
  • October 30, 2012
    The impressive ruins of Trim Castle stand alongside the banks of the Boyne and are must see attraction on your…
  • April 3, 2012
    Bective Abbey is a beautiful example of medieval Cistercian architecture and well worth a visit on any Ireland tours. Set…
  • March 12, 2012
    A local sight worth going out of your way for on tours of Ireland is Athlumney Castle , about one…