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The landscape formations of Silver River Gorge at Cadamstown were formed by the sea and rivers millions of years ago. The name of the river in Gaelic was Abha Airgid, which translates as “the Money River”. It was named…

The estate at Hilton Park has been the site of a grand house ever since the early 1600’s. Originally named Kilshanless, it was also called Maddenton before it was christened as Hilton Park in the late 18th century.
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The village of Mountmellick is located on the Owenass River. Historically, it was an important centre for woolen mills and sugar beet processing.
But Mountmellick is probably most well known for its lace, and its distinct style of…

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…

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…

The ruins of this medieval structure facing the Boyne River serve to illustrate the importance of the town of Trim during the Medieval Period. Coins were made at the Mint until the 15th century, when Trim was the capital of…

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 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…

The Shannon is the longest river in all of the British Isles, and runs from County Cavan to Limerick, where it merges with the sea. As it crosses Ireland, the Shannon travels along the western border of County Longford.…

The ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Abbeyshrule were once part of a much larger community of buildings, not visible today except for the outline stones of quite a few foundations. This was the first Cistercian site in Longford…