Why You Should Visit… Meath

While we love a good trip across the seas, the reality is that we live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world so we decided to take a moment and appreciate some of the fantastic spots on this fair isle. From Donegal to Dublin, we are taking an all-Ireland cyber roadtrip to find out what makes each county unique and highlight a few hidden gems that only the locals might know about. This week, we're off to Meath! Where to start with Meath? Our ideal weekend in the midlands would start with a visit to Newgrange, a flutter on the horses at Fairyhouse and a major gig at Slane Castle. But don't listen to us... here's what the locals had to say!

@Herdotie In Trim, there is a beautiful castle and a bridge over water, really beautiful. go there every weekend with my boyfriend

— Sabrina (@SabrinaluvsZac) December 3, 2014

@Herdotie The Kells Road Races !

— RI Stockfootage (@RIStockfootage) December 3, 2014

@Herdotie http://t.co/kKXVqlHvry Oh Beautiful Meath.. You're all that I need! #meath #serioustune

— Laura Ferry (@laura_f5) December 1, 2014

@Herdotie Tayto factory, trim castle, book of kells, hill of tara, newgrange #meathgal #hertiagecaptial

— Clodagh Donnelly (@clodaghdonnelly) December 1, 2014

@Herdotie @maguires_tara do the best breakfast bagel & rest of menu is yummy too

— Fiona (@fionagoode08) December 1, 2014

@Herdotie The Valley Cafe of course! #bestchickenkebab use to be my fri treat! Then I moved

— Jane Melia (@janeymacboo) December 4, 2014

@Herdotie O'Connell's Pub at Hill of Skyrne - pub that appears in the Guinness christmas ad #HerMeath

— Aisling O'Connor (@aisling7) December 4, 2014

@Herdotie Tayto park, kids love it! Tanksardstown House for afternoon tea or meal.Newgrange. Hill of Tara.

— Fiona Hickey (@fizzelina) December 4, 2014

@Herdotie laytown beach. Its stunning

— joann achour (@liliasmum) December 4, 2014

@Herdotie Newgrange Monument followed by @CopperSpices in #Navan for yummy food! #HerMeath

— Melissa (@the_glen_house) December 3, 2014

@Herdotie Trim Castle & balloon flight over Meath with @HotAirFlights #HerMeath

— Aisling O'Connor (@aisling7) December 4, 2014