County Meath, is located in the east of the country, bordered by Louth and Cavan to the north, Dublin to the east, Kildare to the south, Westmeath to the west and Offaly to the south-west. It has a short coastline on the Irish Sea.

An archaeologist's dream, County Meath is traditionally known as the 'Royal County' because it contained the seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland at the Hill of Tara. The Megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth date back to 3200 B.C. and attract visitors from all over the world to the Br? na B?inne Centre, just outside Donore, which interprets the archaeological history of the Boyne Valley. Newgrange is Ireland's only "World Heritage" designated site. Other World Heritage sites include the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge but at 5000 years old, Newgrange is the oldest.

Other places showing Meath rich monastic heritage include Kells, where the Book of Kells was written. Once one of the most important ecclesiastical sites in the country, Kells also has some fine 9th Century high crosses and a 1000-year-old Round Tower.

Apart from archaeological sites and beautiful views, you can enjoy a wide range of activities in Meath, from coarse and game angling to shooting and golf. Horse racing takes place in Bellewstown, Navan and Fairyhouse. The county is relatively flat and ideal for cycling and horse riding.

Although the county coastline is only 7 miles long, there are lovely safe, sandy beaches at Bettystown, Laytown and Mornington. Whether its painting in Oldcastle or paintballing in Dunshaughlin, there is no shortage of things to see and do in Meath.

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