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928. SlaneThis pleasant village is in one of the loveliest parts of the Boyne Valley. There is fishing on the Slane Estate Fishery by permit from the secretary. Slane was the birthplace of Francis Ledwidge, the poet whose promising career was cut short by his death in the First World War. A folk and transport museum has a collection of vehicles and memorabilia. Services in Slane Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages | |
929. SummerhillThe pleasant village of Summerhill has a green that runs down the middle of the main street which was designated to complement the approach to the Georgian mansion and Lynch's Castle. The castle was abandoned early in the 18th century when the mansion was built. Now all that remains are ruins of the castle, the mansion was burned down in 1922 Civil War. The ruins lie on private grounds. There is an interesting 15th-century stone cross and also medieval markers at the village green. Services in Summerhill Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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930. TaraIn popular mind and ancient legend, for centuries the Hill of Tara, 10 km north east of Trim, was looked to as the political and spiritual capital of the country. It is only a short distance from Navan, and is best known as the 'Seat of the High Kings of Ireland'. It has been an important site since the stone age, when a passage tomb was constructed there. Its also, a place where, popular beliefs associates with Celtic myth and legend. The unusual monuments lead the imagination to regard 'Tara' as the home of Gods and heroes..not of ordinary humans. It was abandoned in 1022. Now, Tara is a national monument in the car of the Office of Public Works. Tara is open to the public all year round, but from May to October, an audio visual presentation is given and guided tours are available. Tara is one of many sites well worth visiting. Services in Tara Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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931. TrimLiving up to its name, Trim has the greatest and most underestimated collection of medieval monuments in Ireland, prime among them is Ireland's biggest Norman castle. Charmingly situated on the River Boyne, Trim is one of the oldest ecclesiastical centres in Ireland. Fishing, golf (18), riding. A town tourist trail is signposted. Services in Trim Guest Houses | Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages | |
932. Yellow Furze
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