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Trim Castle, Boyne Valley, Ireland
The pretty town of Trim, a heritage town in County Meath, is home to Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle; the castle and its grounds dominate the town. The castle rests on the south bank of the River Boyne. It was constructed over a thirty year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter; they were granted this right by King Henry II in 1172 in an attempt to stop the expansionist policies of Richard de Clare (Strongbow).
Construction of the impressive three storied keep at the center of the castle was begun about 1176 on the site of an earlier wooden fortress. The keep is unique in that it has 20 sides and is cruciform in shape; its walls are 3m …
Tagged Boyne, Braveheart, Castle, keep, Trim, Trim Castle
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 12) the Valley of the Boyne
This post concludes tales of my road-trip around the Emerald Isle (though I’ve still got a few things to share about Dublin). I don’t think this road-trip series could end with a more appropriate destination than the “Cradle of Irish Culture and History”, the valley of the Boyne.
The Boyne River Valley is less than an hour’s drive north of Dublin, close enough to do as a day-trip but a longer visit is most definitely recommended. A valley of rich pasture and farmland with the Boyne River snaking through counties Meath and Louth on its way to the Irish Sea. You’ll be tempted to sit on its bank and throw a fishing line in (and might catch a trout or salmon …
Tagged Castle, Celtic Cross, Hill of Tara, Ireland, Mellifont Abbey, Monasterboice, monastery, St. Patrick, Trim
