Category Archives: County Meath

Where Mel Gibbson Filmed His Braveheart

One of the most interesting castles I have ever seen is Trim Castle. It is always an adventure to dive into history. And here I had also one of my best guided tours ever. The guy was amazing. Every word … Continue reading

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A Hill View From the Hill of Slane

Hills are great and especially in a flat land like the Republic of Ireland. Because from every hill you have the best view ever! Slane is a little town near to Navan, just a few miles far. It has mainly … Continue reading

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Where all Began – the Hill of Tara

Tara is – I would say – the most important site of Ireland’s history. More than 5.000 years long the ràths of the ancient Irish were built here up to the 6th century. Later Tara was the cultural, political and … Continue reading

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The Last Resting place of Saint Columcill

Many visitors of Ireland are going into the south, see the Connemara Coast, Dublin and – if they ever enter to County Meath – than they see New Grange. It was one of the last places I visited in Ireland. … Continue reading

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Shabby Chic and a Brownie Cake

This is definitely of of my favorite shops in Ireland. As a Shabby Chic and Country-style lover it gives me a huge choice of ideas and items to decorate, finding gifts for friends and of course collecting beautiful things. Actually … Continue reading

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