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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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WHERE THE OLD TRIM COUNTY GAOL WAS LOCATEDMILL STREET DECEMBER 2016
Gaol is an alternative spelling of jail, and it means the same thing. Historically, gaol was predominant in British English until roughly 1935, at which point jail became the more popular option
ANGLO-NORMAN CASTLE IN TRIM PHOTOGRAPHED CHRISTMAS 2016
Trim Castle was built in 1172, shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland. King Henry II granted his baron Hugh de Lacy the Kingdom of Meath, along with custody of Dublin. The King feared that another of his barons Richard de Clare (also known as Strongbow) might set up a rival Anglo-Norman kingdom in Ireland, and gave de Lacy Meath as a counterbalance to Strongbow's powerbase in the south of Leinster.
BOUNTY BAR ACCOMMODATION PHOTOGRAPHED CHRISTMAS 2016
The Bounty Bar is on Bridge Street close to some of Trim's most popular landmarks, such as Cathedral Church of St Patrick (0.2 mi) and Priory of St. John The Baptist (0.5 mi).
THIS IS ALL THAT REMAINS OF ST MARYS ABBEY IN TRIM COUNTY MEATHTHE YELLOW STEEPLE CHRISTMAS 2016
It is claimed that St. Patrick founded Ireland's first great church at Trim. The church was destroyed a number of times by attacking forces and it has long been believed that St. Mary's Abbey was founded on the site of the church ruins. In fact the church of the new abbey continued to serve as the parish church. St. Malachy introduced Augustinian rule to the Abbey between 1140 and 1148.
SALLY ROGERS BARAND THE WAU CHINESE RESTAURANT
This Pub and excellent Chinese Restaurant is located beside the river Boyne at the town-centre end of the oldest bridge in Ireland. Many other towns and cities claim to have the oldest bridge but this is the oldest complete and unaltered working bridge in the country.
ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TRIMTHE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 2016
Saint Patrick's is a Gothic Revival church set in landscaped grounds which sweep down from Patrick Street towards the grounds of Trim Castle. Designed by William Hague, architectural quality is apparent in the scale, form, features and materials. The combination of the rock-faced rubble limestone and ashlar dressings provide interesting textural detail. The artistic execution of the carved detailing on the exterior and the interior features, such as the mosaics, reredos and the stained glass windows, compliment and enhance this imposing church. The interior of the church is ornamented by Celtic mosaics, a white marble reredos by Pearse and Sons, side alters and communion rail by W.H. Byrne and stained glass windows depicting the crucifixion and the history of Trim.
TRIM CATHEDRALPHOTOGRAPHED CHRISTMAS SAY 2016
In the 13th century a defensive wall was erected around Trim to defend the town and the castle. Access to the town was granted through five gates. Though not much remains of the original walls of Trim, the "Sheep Gate" stands near the 'yellow steeple' and the castle. The wall in this area is in ruins but it marks the original town boundary, the only intact part of the wall stands on Loman Street It is not marked by any signs but it starts around the front of St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral and runs down to The Priory Pub.
The other gates were Athboy Gate to the north, Water Gate to the west, Dublin Gate to the south and Navan Gate to the east.
The other gates were Athboy Gate to the north, Water Gate to the west, Dublin Gate to the south and Navan Gate to the east.
PLAQUE AND OLD LETTERBOXTRIM IN COUNTY MEATH CHRISTMAS DAY 22016
In the 13th century a defensive wall was erected around Trim to defend the town and the castle. Access to the town was granted through five gates. Though not much remains of the original walls of Trim, the "Sheep Gate" stands near the 'yellow steeple' and the castle. The wall in this area is in ruins but it marks the original town boundary, the only intact part of the wall stands on Loman Street It is not marked by any signs but it starts around the front of St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral and runs down to The Priory Pub.
The other gates were Athboy Gate to the north, Water Gate to the west, Dublin Gate to the south and Navan Gate to the east.
The other gates were Athboy Gate to the north, Water Gate to the west, Dublin Gate to the south and Navan Gate to the east.
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