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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').
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 ] .
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.
Local history sites include Dangan Castle and Lynches Castle. Agher Church is associated with Jonathan Swift who was Rector there. The church, which is still in use today, is known for its east window made in Dublin by Thomas Jervais, it is the second earliest known piece of Irish-made stained glass. [ 18 ]
Rose Ní Conchobair (fl. 1180), Lady of Meath; Cormac mac Art Ó Melaghlain (1182–1239), King of Meath; Órlaith íngen Cennétig (died 941), Queen of Ireland; Tigernach mac Fócartai (died 865), King of Loch Gabhair; Túathal Máelgarb (died 540s), High King of Ireland; Donnell Mor Mideach Ua Conchobair (1144–1176), Prince of Connacht
Athboy, history pocket park History written in stone. In medieval times it was a walled stronghold of the Pale. Eoin Roe O'Neill took it in 1643, and six years later Oliver Cromwell camped his army on the Hill of Ward nearby. Also known as Tlachtga, the Hill of Ward was the location for the pagan feast of Samhain, the precursor of modern-day ...
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Noel Murphy (born 27 November 1943) is an Irish folk musician.His family moved to Dublin when he was seven years old. At school he was a keen actor and played drums. He was also a gifted Association Football goalkeeper, being chosen to represent Ireland Schoolboys XI.