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THE TOWN OF TRIM
Lying 61 m above sea level on the River Boyne, Trim became one of the most important Hiberno-Norman settlements in the Middle Ages.
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THE YELLOW STEEPLEAT ST MARY'S ABBEY IN TRIM COUNTY MEATH
St. Mary's Abbey in Trim, County Meath, Ireland is a former house of Augustinian canons dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The abbey was situated on the north bank of the River Boyne, opposite Trim Castle, on land given to St. Patrick who is often credited with founding the abbey.
MAUDLIN CEMETERY IN TRIMFEATURING OUR LADY OF TRIM
The Maudlin Cemetery which was the site of the Leper Hospital of Mary Magdalene, and later a cemetery which was used as a burial ground for the poor who died in the workhouse.
THIS MUST BE A COWPARADE COW SCULPTURELACKANASH ESTATE ON LINK ROAD TRIM
CowParade is an international public art exhibit that has featured in major world cities. Fiberglass sculptures of cows are decorated by local artists, and distributed over the city centre, in public places such as train stations, important avenues, and parks. They often feature artwork and designs specific to local culture, as well as city life and other relevant themes.
BECTIVE ABBEY BRIDGEAN OLD STONE BRIDGE ACROSS THE RIVER BOYNE
Bective sometimes known as Bective Bridge or Ballina is a small hamlet and townland in County Meath, Ireland. Bective is situated on the left bank of the River Boyne and on the Clady River which joins the former in the east of the townland, approximately 6 kilometres east of Trim, on the Athboy to Dunshaughlin road.
TRIM CASTLE AT CHRISTMASPHOTOGRAPHED USING AN IPHONE 12 PRO MAX
Few places in Ireland contain more medieval buildings than the heritage town of Trim. Trim Castle is foremost among those buildings.
In fact, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy and his successors took 30 years to build it.
In fact, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy and his successors took 30 years to build it.
MY SHADOW VISITED ST JOHN'S PRIORY NEAR THE TOWN OF TRIM IN COUNTY MEATH
SPOT THE GRAFFITI A WOMAN'S FACE AND A STICK FIGURE
St. John's Priory is located about 1.6 km (1 mile) east of Trim town centre, on the south bank of the Boyne. Newtown Abbey lies immediately to the northwest, across the river.
PRIORY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTISTNEWTOWN TRIM
Adjacent to the old Newtown Bridge that spans the River Boyne stands the ruins of the Priory and Hospital of St John the Baptist. The priory was founded for the 'Crutched Friars' (name is from the wooden staffs they carried which were topped by a cross) by Simon de Rochfort c 1202, about the same time as he founded the Cathedral and medieval parish church. The Friars were Augustinians who ran hospitals and guest houses.
MAEL SEACHNAILL MAC DOMNAILLSCULPTURE BY JAMES McKENNA
Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, also called Máel Sechnaill Mór or Máel Sechnaill II (949 – 2 September 1022), was a King of Mide and High King of Ireland. His great victory at the Battle of Tara against Olaf Cuaran in 980 resulted in Gaelic Irish control of the Kingdom of Dublin.
FR. ANDY FARRELL WAY15 STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN TRIM COUNTY MEATH
My understanding is that when Trim Castle Hotel was constructed it was necessary to replace a wall partly owned by the church so as compensation the builders undertook to provide the ’stations of the cross’ shown in my photographs.
THE INTERIOR OF ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCHTRIM COUNTY MEATH AT CHRISTMAS
I had to limit my photography within the church as people began to arrive and I left with the intention of returning later in the day.
BECTIVE ABBEYHISTORIC SITE NEAR THE TOWN OF TRIM
Bective Abbey is a Cistercian abbey on the River Boyne in Bective, County Meath, Ireland.
The abbey was founded in 1147, and the remaining (well-preserved) structure and ruins primarily date to the 15th century. The site, including a nearby car park, were purchased by the state in 2012, and are managed by the Office of Public Works. The abbey, including its early 13th century church, 15th century cloister, and 16th century tower, is a protected structure and recorded on the register of National monuments of Ireland.
The abbey was founded in 1147, and the remaining (well-preserved) structure and ruins primarily date to the 15th century. The site, including a nearby car park, were purchased by the state in 2012, and are managed by the Office of Public Works. The abbey, including its early 13th century church, 15th century cloister, and 16th century tower, is a protected structure and recorded on the register of National monuments of Ireland.
