Trim Castle, the largest medieval castle in Ireland, was founded by Hugh de Lacy in 1173, Rory O'Connor destroyed it a year later.
The castle you see today was the replacement built around 1200 AD.
You have probably already seen Trim Castle in the Oscar winning film Braveheart.
The scenes where the Scots storm York Castle - they are in fact storming Trim Castle.
Today, the bustling town of Trim has much to offer the visitor.
There are three golf courses in the area for the enthusiasts as well as a horse riding centre, a pitch and put as well as many walking trails.
The Meath Heritage and Genealogy Centre, located on Mill Street will be able to assist those of you that are seeking information on family heritage.
The centre is open from Monday to Friday.
Project: Turism in Ireland by Dagmara Lukaszek & Iwona Jozwiak. All photos: authors collection
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