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All Ireland Meath

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Meath

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Meath, Ireland

Updated August 23, 2021

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Mound of Hostages

Meath, Ireland

Mound of the Hostages

An ancient neolithic tomb that only sees the sun twice a year.
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

Meath, Ireland

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

This center tells the story of one of the most famous battles in Irish history.
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Knowth tomb

Drogheda, Ireland

Knowth

This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.
9 miles from Meath

Dowth, Ireland

Newgrange

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
10 miles from Meath
Mile marker in Ashbourne

Ashbourne, Ireland

Dublin Mile Markers

Built into the wall of this pub is a unique marker detailing the distance to Dublin.
12 miles from Meath
The Spire of Lloyd, Kells, County Meath.

Kells, Ireland

Spire of Lloyd

“Ireland’s only inland lighthouse” is not actually a lighthouse at all.
13 miles from Meath
Rock art on stone by entrance.

Stamullen, Ireland

Fourknocks Passage Tomb

An ancient chamber filled with wonderful rock art and a Neolithic carving of a human face.
13 miles from Meath
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Stories About Meath

Lord Randal Plunkett, seen in the company of his Jack Russell terriers, began rewilding the estate he inherited seven years ago.

Meet the Death Metal Baron Giving His Irish Estate Back to Nature

The carnivore-turned-vegan lord has rewilded hundreds of acres, boosting biodiversity—and drawing criticism.
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