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The Meath Archaeological and Historical Society is a local historical society in County Meath. It is best known for its annual periodical of essays on Meath history called 'Ríocht na Midhe' ( Irish language (Gaeilge):'The Kingdom of Meath').
Mide originally referred to the area around the Hill of Uisneach in County Westmeath, where the festival of Beltaine was celebrated. The larger province of Meath, between the Irish Sea and the Shannon, is traditionally said to have been created by Túathal Techtmar, an exemplar king, in the first century from parts of the other four provinces.
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Balrath Demesne is the 54th largest townland in County Meath and has an area of approximately 1.66 square miles (1,060 acres). It falls within the electoral division of Burry, in the civil parish of Burry, and the barony of Upper Kells.
Ardbraccan (Irish: Ard Breacáin) [1] is an ancient place of worship in County Meath, Ireland. It is the location of the former residence of the Roman Catholic , then, after the Reformation , the Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath . it was also a place of prominence in pre-Christian Pagan history [ 2 ] .
Robertstown Castle is located in the grounds of Robertstown House, halfway between Moynalty and Nobber. [2]The castle was part of the O'Reilly family's holdings, until the land was sold upon the death of Valentine O'Reilly.
Summerhill House was a 100-roomed Palladian house in County Meath, Ireland which was the ancestral seat of the Viscounts Langford and the Barons Langford.Built in 1731, it was likely designed by Sir Edward Lovett Pearce and completed by Richard Cassels in the Palladian style, although Sir John Vanbrugh, who was related to Pearce and with whom he trained, is thought to have also influenced the ...
Dunsany Castle and demesne, and other remnants of the family estates, are situated in and near the townland of Dunsany, County Meath, between the historic town of Trim and Dunshaughlin. At nearby Dunsany Cross is a hamlet, [ 2 ] with a post office store, Catholic church and primary school, a GAA pitch with a clubhouse and bar and a mix of ...