The mysterious allure of Ireland legends powerfully resonates through the landscapes of Meath. Man first settled here 8000 years ago, and the country's lush plains are replete with ancient Celtic monuments, castles and churches. Known as the Royal County, Meath's colours are green and gold-green for its rich grass pastures and gold for the High Kings of Ireland, who reigned there for centuries.

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For many, the sacred Hill of Tara embodies the very soul of Ireland - according to myth, other wordly peoples like the Formorians and De Danaan, struggled here for temporal and mystical power. From Tara the warriors of the Fianna rode forth to combat and Saint Patrick embarked on his conversion of the Irish to Christianity.

The Boyne Valley

The Boyne Valley was the site of the historic battle of 1690, and is also home to many of Irelands most notable Neolithic sites, inlcuding Bru na Boinne (the Palace of the Boyne), with its fifteen passage graves and the massive Newgrange, containing an inner chamber illuminated once a year by the rising sun of the winter solstice. The Hill of Tara is an interpretive centre at Tara, which unfolds its dramatic story. Bru na Boinne The Boyne Valley Visitor Centre, Donore, Co. Meath, features a full scale replica of the passage and chamber at Newgrange and a range of other displays. It also features a Tourist Information Centre and Restaurant. Meath Heritage Centre offers geneaology research facilities for the Meath area. Newgrange Farm & Coffee Shop offers farm walks, guided tours, picnic areas and coffee shop.

Literary History

John Boyle O'Reilly, Drogheda (1844- 1890), Francis Ledwidge, Slane (1887 - 1917) are only two of the names of the literary world which have close associations with Meath.

There is also a summer school which takes place in Drogheda during June and celebrates John Boyle O'Reilly's life and works.