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  County Meath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Meath (Contae na Mí in Irish) is a county in the Republic of Ireland, often informally called The Royal County.
Meath (the "middle") was once a province of Ireland in its own right - see Kings of Mide - but now forms part of Leinster.
Historically this province of Meath included all of the current county as well as all of Westmeath and parts of Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth and Offaly.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County_Meath   (347 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Meath
Meath being the country of the Pale, many Englishmen were appointed bishops of Meath, among them the notorious Staples who apostatized in the reign of Edward VI, and was deposed in 1554.
In Meath was Tara "of the kings", the palace of the Ard-righ, whither came the chieftains and princes, the bards and brehons of Erin.
Finally, Meath is the birthplace of the Venerable Oliver Plunket, the martyred Primate of Armagh, the last victim publicly sacrificed in England for the Faith.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/10097a.htm   (1134 words)

  
 Investment in Meath, Ireland, Meath County Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Meath occupies a land mass of 234,490 hectares (3.3% of the total area of the state) with a rapidly increasing population estimated to have risen to in excess of 131,000 people in 2002.
Meath enjoys a diverse low-lying topography, ranging from extensive rich pastures throughout the Boyne and Blackwater River Valleys, some Drumlin hills in the north of the county, tracts of peatlands and raised bog in the southwest and a short coastline of 12 kilometres in the east.
Meath is renowned for its rich pasture-lands which are capable of supporting a wide variety of farming types as less than 12% of the total landowners in considered marginal.
invest.meath.ie   (686 words)

  
 History of Freemasonry in Meath - Larry Conlon.
The influence of freemasonry in Meath and Westmeath in the eighteenth century.
APPENDIX A (Lodges warranted Meath and Westmeath, 1730 to 1850)
In the midlands, the modern provinces are Meath, North Connaught, and the Midland Counties.
www.meath.org /History.html   (11012 words)

  
 magoo.com: McGoughs, McGeoughs and McGeoghs in County Meath by Hugh McGough
The McGough, McGeoughs, and McGeoghs in county Meath in the 1800s were found mostly in civil parishes along the south western boundary of county Louth, and the northeastern boundary of county Meath.
Meath County Ireland Genealogy—publishes a map of the parishes of Meath.
The townlands of Collon that are in Meath are: Broomfield, Glassallen, and Starinagh, all in the barony of Upper Slane.
www.magoo.com /hugh/meath.html   (1693 words)

  
 County Meath Information Meath Tourist Information Meath Attractions Meath Tara Hill Book of Kells Meath Heritage Towns
The mysterious imagination and sharp-witted humour of medieval monks still resonate in Meath’s towns, where monastic ruins tell the story of scholarly refuge in the face of Viking raids.
Meath is also renowned for its many golf courses as well as being the home of the Mulligan - a Mulligan is the one free stroke allowed each player per nine holes of play and to be played at his or her discretion.
There is a panoramic view of the rich lands of Meath and the lakelands of Cavan among the 14 counties that can be seen from Carnbane East.
www.ebookireland.com /meath.htm   (1182 words)

  
 O'Melaghlin of Meath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The ancient kingdom of Meath was no inconsiderable principality, for it comprised the present counties of Meath and Westmeath, with parts of Dublin, Kildare, King's County, the greater part of Longford, and small portibns of the ancient districts of Brefny and Orgiall on the borders of the present counties of Cavan and Louth.
Another episode in the history of the O'Melaghlins, Kings of Meath, which has formed many a fruitful theme for bard and senachie, was the elopement, in the middle of the twelfth century, of the Princess Devorgoil, wife of O'Rorke, Prince of Brefny, and daughter of O'Melaghlin, King of Meath, with Dermod MacMurrogh, King of Leinster.
Colman Mor, his son, succeeded his father in the kingship of Meath for four years, at the end whereof he was slain by his younger brother, Lochan Diomhain, ancestor to the Dillons of Cuircneach, in the county of Westmeath, for refusing to give him a proporion of his father's estate.
members.aol.com /lochlan/omelagh.htm   (2171 words)

  
 County Meath : Attractions | Frommers.com
Meath is known as Ireland's spiritual capital and is the richest treasure trove of Ireland's past, from the megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange to the Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings, to early Christian sites.
Once a separate province that included neighboring County Westmeath, Meath was usually referred to as the "Royal County Meath," because it was ruled by the kings of Ireland, from the Hill of Tara near Navan.
Even though Meath is primarily an inland county, it is also blessed with a 9.7km (6-mile) stretch of coastline and two fine sandy beaches, Bettystown and Laytown.
www.frommers.com /destinations/countymeath/1025010029.html   (571 words)

  
 Hoganstand - Meath GAA Football & Hurling
Navan O’Mahony’s appeal against their expulsion from the Meath SFC has been thrown out by the Disputes Resolution Authority, all of which means that the Royal County senior decider goes ahead on Sunday.
Meath’s U15’s finished off a very good year for their squad with a convincing victory over Louth in the Louth U15 FT Final played under lights in Monasterboice, adding to their earlier successes in both the Leinster U15 Blitz and the Leinster U15 Summer FT.
A decision on whether the Meath SFC final goes ahead this Sunday will be decided today (Thursday) as Navan O’Mahony’s head for the DRA in an attempt to get their expulsion from the competition reversed.
www.hoganstand.com /meath   (753 words)

  
 MEATH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
MEATH is now the areas of Westmeath and Meath as well as parts of Cavan and Longford.
The Hill of Tara (Temair) is a long, low-lying limestone ridge that runs north-south between Navan and Dunshaghlin in County Meath.
From the summit of Tara, which is at the north end of the ridge, one may view as many as 13 of Ireland's counties on a clear day.
home1.gte.net /vze1qrbs/fiveprovinces/id5.html   (1069 words)

  
 Meath Hotels - Meath Ireland Tourism - Meath Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and Accommodation - MeathTourist.com
Meath is one of Ireland's most historic counties and the Boyne Valley is a UN World Heritage Site.
Meath is located immediately north and northwest of Dublin.
County Meath is bordered by counties Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Monaghan, and Westmeath.
www.meathtourist.com   (603 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - Meath open Championship with a win
A no-nonsense second half run of 2-06 without reply from Sean Boylan's Meath men saw them claim their first championship win at Croke Park since 2001 as 14-man Wicklow just fell apart, losing 2-13 to 1-08 having had substitute midfielder Ciaran Clancy dismissed for a second yellow card.
Meath were lucky to have St Michael's forward Daithi Regan (1-05, 2f) on form this afternoon and he opened the scoring with a 40-metre free and seventh minute point from play.
The evidence of Meath's young talent was put on show in the final minutes as Shane McKeigue and Stephen MacGabhann, both members of St Pat's Navan's successful 2000 All-Ireland Colleges side, pointed on 60 and 64 minutes.
www.rte.ie /sport/2004/0523/meath.html   (641 words)

  
 Irish Ancestors /Co. Meath
It was reduced to its present size by the Normans in the thirteenth century; large parts of the territory had been granted to Hugh de Lacy, who built massive fortifications at Trim and elsewhere to enforce and protect his possession.
Meath is the site of some of the most extraordinary pre-historic remains to be found anywhere in Europe, the vast Neolithic burial complexes of the Boyne valley, erected by the pre-Celtic peoples of Ireland before the pyramids of Egypt.
Kells, the second town of Meath, is the site of the monastery where the Book of Kells was created during the eighth century.
scripts.ireland.com /ancestor/browse/counties/leinster/index_me.htm   (208 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - Meath shoot back to top-flight
Meath ensured an instant return to the top flight of the Allianz League with a narrow 0-17 to 0-14 victory over neighbours Cavan in Division 2B in Navan.
Meath will need to raise their game again because they looked vulnerable at the back with Gerald Pierson benefiting from early defensive lapses.
By the 42nd minute Meath were 0-12 to 0-7 up with Regan (0-2) and Sheridan on the mark again.
www.rte.ie /sport/2005/0403/meath.html   (422 words)

  
 Limerick Leader - June 2nd, 2001 - Sport - Footballers upset mighty Meath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Meath's Seán Boylan, though, could hardly have been impressed.
Again, Meath were to the fore in the third quarter with Giles and Murphy stretching their advantage, but they received another wake up call in 43 minutes, when Sean Kelly grabbed goal number two for a Limerick side that kept at their task.
Meath: R Magee 1-0, T. Giles 0-5, A. Kenny, O., Murphy, E. Kelly, A. Myles 0-2 each, J. Cullinane 0-1.
www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20010602/sport06.html   (504 words)

  
 www.gaa.ie/meath - Meath Senior Football Team
Meath lost to neighbours Cavan in Clones yesterday on a final scoreline of 1-8 to 1-6.
Meath eventually took the honours in Carrick-on-Shannon on a final scoreline of 1-12 to 1-8 (AET).
Meath led by 2 points at half-time in Croke Park today, but Dublin turned that completely around in the second half to finish 2 points ahead of the Royals.
meath.gaa.ie /sf.htm   (938 words)

  
 County Meath, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Meath Heritage Officer, Loreto Guinan, welcomes the announcement of the Heritage Council's Grant Programme for 2006.
Meath County Council have been invited to exhibit at the Ministerial eGovernment Conference co-organised by the UK Presidency of the Union and the European Commission which is taking place next 24 – 25 November at Manchester International Conference Centre.
Meath County Council are requesting that all ‘HOUSEHOLDERS’ refrain from donating any clothing item’s etc., to any organisation / individuals, as listed on these or similar leaflets.
www.meath.ie   (840 words)

  
 Total Ireland - Meath
County Meath consists almost entirely of a rich limestone plain, with occasional low hills.
For years Meath's tourism potential remained practically untapped, but this state of affairs is rapidly changing.
There is an increasing awareness and pride in the breathtaking beauty of the Boyne Valley and its capacity to attract visitors today just as it enticed the Celts and Normans who came and remained.
totalireland.com /meath   (443 words)

  
 Meath Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Meath, county maps...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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.
Navan is Meath's county town, and is famous for its fine furniture and carpets.
For a more cosmopolitan atmosphere, Drogheda (on the Louth - Meath border) is a bustling port town with excellent pubs and a good live music scene - which includes a Samba festival during the summer.
www.countymeath.com   (260 words)

  
 Newswire - Meath - Indymedia Ireland
It was while returning from such a Ritual of Protection, as I walked, reflecting on the sacred hills of Tara and nearby Skryne, that I was seized with a sudden insight or intuition: that the little-known stream that runs between these hills was made to run north.
Christmas Day 1900 and across the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, a man and a woman may be seen walking, a sense of purpose influencing their actions.
Many in Meath are concerned that the visual impact of this M3 Interchange at Tara may have a detrimental effect on the appeal of Tara, both as a heritage site and a tourist venue.
www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?region=meath   (1971 words)

  
 Meath Heritage Centre
The Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, was a Meath man as was the famous writer Dean Jonathan Swift, and Saint Oliver Plunkett.
Navan, Trim, Kells, Slane and Dunshaughlin are the chief towns in County Meath.
The Meath Heritage Centre has a range of publications on sale including 'Trace your Meath Ancestors', 'The Boyne', 'The Battle of the Boyne', 'Trim' and 'Wellington'.
www.irishroots.net /Meath.htm   (255 words)

  
 STSV - Meath Chronicle Sat 10th September 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Meath MultiWay project will be offered as an alternative to the proposed M3 double toll road.
for Meath that incorporates rail, coach and car modes in the existing Kells - Navan - Dublin corridor, and which generates significant economic, social and environmental benefits for the region.
The MultiWay is an evolved approach to Meath’s transport needs and is based on new data and techniques previously unavailable.
www.savetara.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64   (472 words)

  
 Meath, Ireland & its history
The history of Meath can be traced back at least 4,500 years, beginning with this building, its most famous monument.
Officially, Drogheda is in County Louth, but much of the town is on the Meath side of the County border.
From there they continued through Meath until they were finally defeated just across the border with Dublin.
va.essortment.com /meathirelandhi_rfdd.htm   (1027 words)

  
 Meath history - Heritage and historical attractions in Meath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Bective Abbey was founded in 1150 by Murchadh O' Melaghin, King of Meath, for the Cistercians, and was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.
It was an abbey of some importance as the Abbot was a spiritual lord and sat in the Parliament of the Pale.
This was the medval seat of the Bishops of Meath where an 18th century mansion designed by James Wyatt was ercted by Churc of Ireland Bishop Arthur Price.
www.countymeath.com /meath_heritage_tara.htm   (3871 words)

  
 Meath County Council, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The aim of this website is to inform you of events, projects, facilities and initiatives that may be of interest and benefit to you and/or your community group.
The Community and Enterprise and IT Section of Meath County Council, with support from Meath County Development Board, have launched a new initiative which will enable all community and voluntary groups in County Meath to have their own website.
Meath Local Authorities Privacy Statement, Disclaimer, Copyright, Meath County Council, County Hall, Navan, Co. Meath.
www.meath.ie /community   (155 words)

  
 Meath Heritage Centre - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Meath Heritage Centre, Town Hall, Castle St, Trim Co Meath.
The Meath Heritage Centre provides a professional family history service to people who wish to trace their Meath ancestors.
We at the Meath Heritage Centre have the time, the interest, the local knowledge and the resources to help you trace your Meath Ancestors.
www.energa.com /meathhc   (124 words)

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