John’s guidebook

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John’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Trim Castle is the largest, best-preserved & most impressive Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. More information including opening times and admission fees can be found on: www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/trimcastle/
82 locals recommend
Trim Castle
Castle Street
82 locals recommend
Trim Castle is the largest, best-preserved & most impressive Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. More information including opening times and admission fees can be found on: www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/trimcastle/
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East. More information, opening times and admission fees can be seen on: https://www.newgrange.com/
120 locals recommend
Newgrange
120 locals recommend
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East. More information, opening times and admission fees can be seen on: https://www.newgrange.com/
The abbey at Bective was founded in 1147, though much of the remaining ruins date from the 15th century. The abbey sits overlooking the River Boyne, just 15 minutes from Navan in County Meath. Bective Abbey is open all day, and there is no admission fee. More information can be seen on: http://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/bective-abbey
23 locals recommend
Bective Abbey
R161
23 locals recommend
The abbey at Bective was founded in 1147, though much of the remaining ruins date from the 15th century. The abbey sits overlooking the River Boyne, just 15 minutes from Navan in County Meath. Bective Abbey is open all day, and there is no admission fee. More information can be seen on: http://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/bective-abbey
Slane Castle, situated in a dramatic setting by the river Boyne, is one of the most exciting buildings architecturally in Ireland. Home to the Conyngham family since 1703, the historical tours cover the family’s colourful history and stories about the world famous rock concerts. More information, opening times and admission fees can be seen on: https://www.slanecastle.ie/tours/
58 locals recommend
Slane Castle
58 locals recommend
Slane Castle, situated in a dramatic setting by the river Boyne, is one of the most exciting buildings architecturally in Ireland. Home to the Conyngham family since 1703, the historical tours cover the family’s colourful history and stories about the world famous rock concerts. More information, opening times and admission fees can be seen on: https://www.slanecastle.ie/tours/

Pub scene

An "Internationally Acclaimed Traditional Irish Pub”, the James Griffin Pub, is located at High Street, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland since 1904. More information can be seen on: http://www.jamesgriffinpub.ie/
6 locals recommend
James Griffin Pub
21 High St
6 locals recommend
An "Internationally Acclaimed Traditional Irish Pub”, the James Griffin Pub, is located at High Street, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland since 1904. More information can be seen on: http://www.jamesgriffinpub.ie/
Regan’s Pub is located beside St Peter’s Bridge on the outskirts of Trim in county Meath. It claims to have the second oldest pub licence (next to Sean’s Pub in Athlone) dating back to the 1300’s. More information such as opening times can be seen on: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marcies/166525780039736
Marcie Regan's Pub
R154
Regan’s Pub is located beside St Peter’s Bridge on the outskirts of Trim in county Meath. It claims to have the second oldest pub licence (next to Sean’s Pub in Athlone) dating back to the 1300’s. More information such as opening times can be seen on: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marcies/166525780039736

Food scene

The Terrace Lounge A lovely venue, from where you may enjoy incredible views over the grounds as you sip on a refreshing drink or enjoy a bite to eat. Rococo Restaurant This decidedly upmarket venue is the perfect option if you wish to partake of an evening of fine dining with one mouth-watering course after another tantalising your tastebuds.
9 locals recommend
Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
Dublin Road
9 locals recommend
The Terrace Lounge A lovely venue, from where you may enjoy incredible views over the grounds as you sip on a refreshing drink or enjoy a bite to eat. Rococo Restaurant This decidedly upmarket venue is the perfect option if you wish to partake of an evening of fine dining with one mouth-watering course after another tantalising your tastebuds.
Franzini's restaurant is beautifully situated on the banks of the majestic River Boyne, just beside Trim Castle the largest Cambro-Norman Castle in Ireland which is also where Braveheart was filmed in 1994/95. More information, opening times and menus can be seen on: http://www.franzinis.com/
11 locals recommend
Franzinis
5 Frenchs Ln
11 locals recommend
Franzini's restaurant is beautifully situated on the banks of the majestic River Boyne, just beside Trim Castle the largest Cambro-Norman Castle in Ireland which is also where Braveheart was filmed in 1994/95. More information, opening times and menus can be seen on: http://www.franzinis.com/