Trim Castle > Boyne River > Boyne Valley Sites > Visitor Centre > Local Gardens > Local Sport Links > Tourism Web Links > Local Heritage Links > Local Events > Trim, an ancient town whose Irish name Bhaile Atha Truim means the "town of the ford of the elder trees". It's foundation dates back to the fifth century when a nephew of St. Patrick named Loman founded a church near the ford of Trim. But the present town grew around the castle of Hugh De Lacy, Lord of Meath, which was built in 1172. This castle was the largest in the country and for centuries the castle was the keystone of Norman power in the area. Often called King John's castle, although he took it over from Hugh's son, Walter, in 1210, he never actually spent any time there. Read More

The Boyne River, is c.70 mi (110 km) long, rising in the Bog of Allen, Co. Kildare, E Republic of Ireland, and flowing NE through Co. Meath, past Trim, to the Irish Sea near Drogheda. Salmon is caught in the river. In the battle of the Boyne (July, 1690) near Drogheda, the armies of King William III defeated the Catholic James II, who fled to France. The victory is commemorated annually on July 12 by Protestants in Northern Ireland.

Boyne Valley Sites of Interest:

1. Medieval Drogheda
2. Duleek
3. Monsterboice- Round Tower & High Crosses
4. Mellifont Abbey
5. Hill of Slane
6. Kells- Church nd High Crosses
7. Loughcrew- Passage Tomb Cemetery
8. Hill of Tara
9. Trim Castle
10. Brú na Bóinne - the dwelling place of the Boyne - describes an area between the towns of Slane and Drogheda where the River Boyne meanders in dramatic loops and bends. Here lies one of the world's most important archaeological landscapes, dominated by the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.
    These tombs are some of the most famous prehistoric monuments in Western Europe. Built over 5000 years ago by Neolithic (New Stone Age) farmers, the Newgrange burial chamber is entered through a long stone passage, with the whole being covered by a huge mound.

Of Newgrange's many notable features, perhaps the most famous is the small opening over the door, the roof box. At dawn on the morning of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year (December 21st), and a number of days before and after, a shaft of sunlight penetrates the passage, creeping slowly to the very back of the chamber. To the Neolithic farmers, this may have been a sign of rebirth, with the New Year giving renewed life to crops and animals.

The international significance of Brú na Bóinne was recognized in 1993 when it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Please note this is an extremely popular site. Visitors must book their Tour Arrangements at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre located near Newgrange on the Donore road.

Trim Visitor Centre and Craft Shop holds a large selection of Irish hand made crafts and offer the following tourist information services, Accommodation reservation of Bord Failte approved facilities throughout Ireland. Customised itineraries of County Meath for groups, families, individuals to suit all interests and needs. Ticket agents for Boyne Valley Tours during the summer months. Provide information on, historical and archaeological sites, good food circle restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, sporting and leisure activities.
Phone: 046 9437111 Fax 046 9438053
Address: Mill Street Trim County Meath
Web: http://www.meathtourism.ie

Tours na Mí Tour co-ordinator and chauffeur, Anne Leavy, offers you the opportunity to enjoy County Meath on an individual full day tour of this land of legend, mystique and folklore.
Phone: 046 9432523 Mobile 087 9945758
Email: riverfieldlodge@eircom.net

Local Sport:

South Meath Golf Club
Carberstown, Trim, Co. Meath
Tel: 00353 46 9431471, Fax: 00353 46 9437153 Mobile: 088-522832
Email:info@meathtourism.ie
Location: 1 mile from Trim Visitors: Welcome Architect: Eddie Hackett
Type of Course: Parkland Length: 5158 metres Holes: 9 Par: 70 Tuition: By arrangement Club Hire: Yes Tee reservation: Club Catering: Coffee Shop Professional: No Trim Castle, the setting for Braveheart, is only a short distance from this very pleasant parkland course. The course was designed with wide fairways, beautiful mature trees and the generous greens provide an extra bonus. If you are seeking a challenge this course will provide the test !

County Meath Golf Club
Newtownmoynagh, Trim Co. Meath
Tel: 00353 46 9431463 Fax: : 00353 46 9437556
E-mail: info@meathtourism.ie
Architect: Eddie Hackett & Tom Craddock
Type of Course: Parkland Length: 6135 metres Holes: 18 Par: 72 Location: 3 miles from Trim Visitors: Welcome Tee reservation: Club Green Fees: Weekdays €30. Catering: Full Dining Professional: No Tuition: No Club Hire: No This parkland course is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Trim. The course provides a challenge to all golfers in a magnificent setting. The club also offers excellent locker room facilities. After your round of golf reward yourself and relax in the modern club house bar.

Online Golf Travel Ireland, leaders in organising quality golfing vacations to Ireland
http://www.golftravelireland.net

Irish Tourism Web Sites:

Official Web Site of the Irish Tourist Board
http://www.ireland.travel.ie

Ireland Travel and Tourism Service
http://www.goireland.com

Official Meath Tourism Site
http://www.meathtourism.ie

County Meath Information Directory
http://www.meath.ie

Local guide to County Meath- wide range of topics
http://www.meath.local.ie

Ireland's East Coast & Midlands Tourism Site
http://www.midlandseastireland.travel.ie

Directory of Businesses, Services & Shopping in nearby Navan, Co. Meath
http://www.e-navan.com

Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival and Heritage
http://www.moynaltyparish.ie

Official Drogheda Tourism Web Portal
http://www.drogheda-tourism.com

Ireland Tourist Information Offices
http://www.tourist-boards.com/tic_ireland.htm

Browse Ireland Directory
http://www.browseireland.com

Local Heritage:

The National Archives of Ireland includes government repository records, genealogy, history and more
http://www.nationalarchives.ie

Excellent Heritage site created by RTÉ Radio/Television about Ireland
http://www.rte.ie/millennia/places/trimcastle.html

Neolithic period Megalithic Passage Tombs and Monuments in Co. Meath
http://www.knowth.com

Comprehensive Irish Heritage Site
www.heritageireland.ie

Castles of Ireland- listing & introductions
http://www.travel-to-ireland.net/irish_castles_trim.htm

Selected Irish Castle pictures, video, and history
http://www.historic.irishcastles.com

The Meath Heritage Centre offers a record search service for those whose ancestors came from Co. Meath, Ireland
http://www.irishroots.net/Meath.htm

Local Events:

Scurlogstown Olympiad Trim Celtic Festival
This Festival celebrates the traditional Celtic games, sports and cultural activities. There will be a Guinness Celtic Queen Ball, the official opening of the festival with ancient games and sports. Traditional old street fair and street entertainment. June