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How to Explore County Meath on a Solo Trip

Just north of Dublin, County Meath is heaven on earth for anyone interested in history and archaeology. This breathtaking county has some of the best genealogy sites in Ireland that attract hundreds of thousands of people every year.

If you’re taking a solo trip to Ireland, you should definitely consider visiting County Meath while you’re there. Not only is it a safe place for tourists, but it’s also one of those places where you’ll be transported to a simpler time. In County Meath, modern life meets history and heritage in the most beautiful way to encapsulate the quintessential Irish life.

Needless to say, your solo trip to Ireland will be incomplete if you don’t get to experience County Meath in all its glory. If you’re planning to add this glorious county to your itinerary, here’s a complete tourist guide to help you explore this place to its fullest.

Spend a Day at Emerald Park

Traveling alone shouldn’t stop you from having the time of your life. County Meath is home to one of the best theme parks in Ireland, Tayto Park. The park’s name has recently been changed to Emerald Park, and it is home to some exciting attractions, like rollercoasters, water slides, and a fully-functional zoo.

Discover Hidden Spots in the County

There are many hidden spots scattered across County Meath that will help you connect with the place. Here’s a rundown of some of the spots that you should visit during your time there:

  • Slane Distillery
  • Newbarn Farm
  • Loughcrew Estate
  • Causey Farm
  • Red Mountain Open Farms
  • Cornstown House
  • Sonairte National Ecology Centre
  • Girley Bog Eco Walk

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Visit All Major Historic Sites

Finally, your trip won’t be complete without visiting the historic sites in the county. There are plenty of them across County Meath, but here are some that you must not miss while you’re there:

  • Hill of Tara
  • Hill of Slane
  • Brú na Bóinne(Newgrange, Dowth, and Knowth)
  • Monasterboice
  • Kells
  • Trim
  • Bective Abbey

If you’re particularly interested in exploring Christian history in County Meath, you’ll find many historic sites that have defined the course of the religion. You can also learn all about Ireland’s transition from paganism to Christianity by visiting these sites. Just make sure you have a tour guide who can explain the history of every place so you can make the most of your time there!

Plan Your Trip to County Meath with My Ireland Family Heritage

My Ireland Family Heritage has certified tour guides who will take you through a historic, cultural, and ancestry tour of the county. We make personalized itineraries for all our clients so they can explore all their places of interest.

Additionally, our qualified researchers can also trace your Irish roots and plan personalized genealogy tours for you. Our Irish ancestry and genealogy tours are the perfect choice for you if you’re taking a solo trip to Ireland.

Contact us now for more information about our services, and let us help you plan the trip of your dreams!

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser Oct 2024 By • Family TomBarron2013 New York City, NY2

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We highly recommend My Ireland Heritage for anyone who wants to learn and be guided to their Irish “roots” and much, much more. Sean Quinn and Ian Darragh of My Ireland Family Heritage have deep knowledge or the areas we wanted to visit in Meath, Sligo and Kilkenny. While we knew about one side of the family history back to 1690, there was nothing known about the other that arrived in the US in the 1870s.

Ian, Sean, and Nicola did thorough research on our localities and locations from which our ancestors left for America in 1849 and later. In addition, Ian and Sean did separate day-long “recons” in advance of our time with them, seeking out local people and the specific properties with maps and whatever records still available. Their results were absolutely outstanding! In both our cases, they found and took us to our still-existing cottages and shops from the early 1820s.

It was so enjoyable to be with Ian for three days and for a special day with Sean. Whether it was the Newgrange World Heritage sites 5,500 years old , the Battle of the Boyne 1690 , or the local cemeteries and churches of our ancestors. Ian was especially attentive to my wife throughout the travels after she twisted her ankle in a rain-soaked old cemetery.

Throughout the process of trip preparation over months to giving us the final, wonderful books of Meath and Sligo, Aisling was highly professional and responsive with all the many details. The bound books she prepared are treasures! Thanks to all for truly exceptional experiences.

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Over the last few months of preparing for our trip, every single detail was meticulously attended, not only professionally, but helpfully, and in such a friendly manner, that I felt as if I knew Sean, Aisling and Ian before I even stepped off the plane.

The amount of work these wonderful people put into our personal history is mindboggling. My mother was an avid amateur genealogist, and had worked for decades to bring to light the trail our family took, but our resources are limited.

Sean knows exactly where to look, and was able to fill in so many gaps that had eluded us for generations. Some of the information he found, unbeknownst even to him, actually solidified the findings we had amassed over the years. Ours was a family in coal mining – I only found on our tour that they had originated from a mining area, and their arrival on the  border coincided exactly with the decline in the mining industry in County Wicklow.

I would have been overjoyed simply with the knowledge of why they left when they did, about 12 years before the famine. Breaking through our brick wall of great grandparents even farther back on the family tree was a dream come true, but to be able to set foot on not only the area they lived, and find that the house is still there was overwhelming. Seeing the family church and cemetery where our ancestors and extended family still rest is a truly moving experience.

The care taken by this company in each and every aspect of the journey cannot be overstated. Only about 2 weeks prior to my trip, Sean contacted me to let me know that he had also stumbled across some of my husband’s family name in the process and included them as well in his research. How often can anyone say that they not only got what they paid for, but more than they ever imagined? I can say that. They were even kind enough to answer a few follow-up questions after my return home, as I was so stunned on my tour with Ian that I didn’t think ask at the time.If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Ireland, contact My Ireland Family Heritage before you go.

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