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The tiny Georgian village of Slane is located along the River Boyne. Slane Castle is its largest attraction, built during the 18th century in the vicinity of a large natural amphitheater. The estate has been the scene of numerous…

This large mound of earth just outside the town of Navan has origins steeped in legend. It is said that the mound was originally created as the tomb of a woman named Odhbha, who died of a broken heart when…

The town of Navan is the current administrative centre of County Meath, although traditionally that honor was held by Trim. Navan is strategically located where the Rivers Blackwater and Boyne meet, and has a long history of mining and…

More than merely noticeable upon entering the town, Trim Castle truly dominates the surrounding landscape. Perched atop a hill on a 2½-acre site, it overlooks the River Boyne. Erected by Hugh de Lacy in 1173, it is the largest…

Located on Castle Street in the town of Trim, the centre uses a system of indexed parish registers to trace family information for interested clients. The centre is a member organization of the Irish Family History Foundation.

Located along the banks of the beautiful River Boyne, Trim is a tiny town containing many heritage sites and well preserved ruins dating back to the medieval period.
Fortification walls were erected along the perimeter of Trim at…

Situated on the South West Coast of Cork, is the picturesque Harbour town of Kinsale. It is commonly known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, famous for it’s fresh fish and seafood. It has a wide variety…

Garadice Lake is a 1200-acre lake in County Leitrim with excellent angling opportunities for a variety of species including roach, perch, pike, rudd and hybrids.
The lake also contains many islands littered with castle ruins and a ring…

The castle here was built in 1611 and given to Sir Maurice Griffith. It was built as protection for the settlers coming to live in the area. The only image of the original building survives on the seal created for…

The Castledermot monastic settlement was established by St. Dermot and recorded as the target of extensive Viking raids in 841 and 867. The monastic community itself ceased to exist sometime after 1073.
The site at Castledermot today offers…