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Why Trim is known as the Tidiest Town in Ireland

Tourists coming to County Meath often stay in Trim. This beautiful and peaceful town has a lot to offer to whoever goes there. Its welcoming people and administrative authorities also go the extra mile to make the place even more charming. If you’re a Braveheart fan, this town is a must-visit for you because this amazing movie was shot in Trim Castle.

In October 2022, Trims also won the title of the Tidiest Town in Ireland which makes it even more popular among tourists. Keep reading to learn about why Trim got this title, the main attractions of this town, and what you can do during your time there.

Why is Trim the Tidiest Town in Ireland?

Trim was given the title of the Tidiest Town in Ireland for the following reasons:

  • Community involvement and planning
  • Well-maintained public space and streetscape
  • Greenery and landscaping
  • Preservation of nature across town
  • Sustainable practices by local authorities

In addition to these, the most important criterion for this award remains Trim’s tidiness and litter control practices. It’s unlikely that you’ll spot any litter in any area of the town.

Cattle in greenery.

Things to Do in Trim

With its rich culture and heritage, there are plenty of things you can do while you’re in Trim. Here’s a list of some of the best activities that you can enjoy while you’re there:

  • Check out the wide selection of pubs, shops, and cafes scattered across town.
  • Visit Trim Library and check out their children’s section if you’re going with your kids.
  • Enjoy the public swimming pool, the GAA club, and the Trim American Football Club
  • Participate in the Haymaking Festival, the  Trim Car Show, and Royal Meath Show
  • Explore the historic side of town by going to the 12thcentury Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Western Europe.
  • Visit the oldest bridge in Ireland, St Mary’s Abbey, and Trim Cathedral.

Plan a Trip to Trim with My Ireland Family Heritage

If you want to take a cultural and ancestry tour of County Meath you should consider staying in Trim. At My Ireland Family Heritage we can help you explore the whole county during your stay in this town. Our expert Ireland Failte-approved tour guides will make sure you check out all the best places in and around Trim.

You can also hire our researchers to trace your Irish roots through quality ancestry research and plan customised genealogy tours that you can take while you’re in the country. Our one-day family heritage tours and Irish ancestry and genealogy tours are an excellent choice for those who are looking to connect with their Irish heritage.

Contact us now to learn all about our services and book a tour of County Meath with us today!

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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.

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