Places of Interest
- The Hill of Tara, an ancient historical site.
- Castles at Trim, Slane (private), Dunsany (limited opening), Killeen (being converted to a hotel).
- Religious ruins at Trim (two), Bective, Slane (two), Dunsany, Skryne (Skreen).
- 2500-year-old mound structures of disputed origin at Telltown.
- Brú na Bóinne Unesco World Heritage Site.
- Loughcrew, an ancient historical site.
- Dangan castle, the birthplace and family home Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
Trim contains Ireland's largest Norman castle and was the setting for many Norman-Irish parliaments.
Meath is also home to Kells, with its round tower and monastic past.
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