'''Trim''' is a town in County Meath, Ireland.

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'''Bus timetable''' (Dublin-Trim) from Bus Eireann http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1215700587-111.pdf

'''Driving directions''' at http://www.aaireland.com

Get around

'''TRIM TOWN TAXIS''' 046 9420000 24 HOUR TAXI SERVICE SERVING ALL COUNTY MEATH. http://www.trimtowntaxis.com

''Donal Quinn'' taxi 046 943 6009 or 087 222 7333 '''John's''' taxi 085 124 1732

See

'''Trim Castle''' stands as the remains of the largest Norman castle in Europe, and Ireland's largest castle. It was built between 1174 and 1206, primarily by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter.

The town has been used as the location for some film productions, including the use of Trim Castle to depict York Castle in Mel Gibson's '''Braveheart'''. Trim was also the setting for the first full-length Irish martial arts movie '''Fatal Deviation'''. (A low-budget production from 1998 that tells the story of a young man trying to rebuild his life after returning from reform school only to be harassed by a gang of local drug dealers.) The 1980 movie''' The Big Red One''', starring Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill, was also partially shot in Trim and in particular Trim Castle.

'''The Town Hall''', known locally as the Market House, is reputed as one of Thin Lizzy's first concert venues, and has seen U2 and several other noted bands play there over the years.

'''The yellow steeple''' (named so for the way the sun sets and rises on it in the giving it a yellow colour) the remains of a 14th century abbey on a hillside near the town centre, is the tallest building in Trim and can be seen for miles around the town.

'''St. Patrick's Church of Ireland church''', This church located on Loman Street on the north side of the town is reputed to be the oldest Anglican Church in Ireland (disputed by a church in Armagh which claims its 20 years older then the Trim Church). The original church lies in ruins behind the current newer church which faces onto Loman Street from behind a large boundary wall.

'''Trim Town Walls''' - Though not much remains of the original walls of trim, the "sheep's 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 church and runs down to 'the Priory pub'.

'''The Boyne river walk''' is a walkway along the river Boyne starting at the castle park and running along the Boyne to Newtown abbey. The total walk to Newtown and back takes about 40mins.

'''Newtown Abbey''' lies on the banks of the Boyne about 15min walk from Trim Castle. It once was the largest Abbey of its kind in Ireland. It is still used as a graveyard for the town so there are no guided tours but there are lots of Information boards with pictures of what the certain area's used to look like.

'''St.John the baptist hospice''' lies across the Boyne from Newtown abbey. This structure is again free access. At the entrance the is a defence tower which used to part of the walls of the hospice.

'''Trim Circuit Courthouse''' - Built in the 19th century the courthouse overlooks the main street of the town. Recently extended with an award winning design the courthouse is located next to the main entrance of the castle.

Do

'''Trim Car Show''' An annual classic car show takes place in Trim every July, Trim Veteran and Vintage Rally has been running since 1985. It started in a small yard on Loman Street with just 23 cars. The founder, Norman Pratt, determined to expand the show, approached the Roundtree family who very kindly allowed The Porchfields to be used on the day. It has grown each year since then and there are now in excess of 500 cars and motor cycles on show.

'''Trim Haymaking Festival''' Trim Haymaking Festival is held in the town every mid-June. The Porchfields, an amenity space rich in historic value, are home to a fair, market, and cultural displays. The main event is the traditional making of the first hay of the year by hand and by old-style machinery.

'''Trim Show''' Trim Agricultural Show takes place in the first week of September each year and features trained dogs, as well as horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and goats.

'''Hot Air Ballooning''' Take a thrilling flight over the beautiful countryside of Meath. Click this link for more details [http://www.balloons.ie/]

Buy

Eat

'''Station House''' in nearby Kilmessan. Housed in the former village railway station on the old Trim line, offers delicious food in luxurious surroundings. Its not budget fare, but will impress. Tel +353 46 9025239 Web [http://www.thestationhousehotel.com]

'''LaScala''' is a newly-opened Italian restaurant on Finnegan's Way across from Trim Castle. Traditional and contemporary Italian fare, mid-range price

'''The Beacon''' in Brogan's of High Street offers a wide range of fare. Tel +35346 9431237 [http://www.brogans.ie]

Drink

'''The Bounty Bar''', High St A central watering hole near the bridges in Trim with interesting historical wall displays and open turf fires. Live traditional music every weekend.

'''Marcie's''' outside town between Navan road and Dublin road, at Blackfriary bridge. Live traditional music every weekend. see recent article at [http://www.meathchronicle.ie/articles/1/30698]

'''James Griffin''' (prop. Tom Lenihan) also on High St. A traditional 'spirit store' pub with large smoking area at rear. Draws a large, younger crowd at weekends.Service is out of the top drawer.Interior is spotless and the staff, all in uniform are the most efficent team one could come across in the modern day pub. Traditional music every monday and wednesday nights. Known locally as LENIHANS,the place swills with atmosphere and attracts crowds from all age groups throughout the week.Extended in recent times, the place goes on forever, a bit like Langtons of Kilkenny but more like Kehoes of South Anne St in Dublin inside.Any one that arrives in Trim seems to end up here...you could not blame them.

Sleep

'''Tigh Cathain B&B''', Longwood Road, Trim +353 46 943 1996, [http://www.tighcathaintrim.com]

Contact

'''Trim Tourist Information Office''', Mill St, Trim. 046 943 7111

'''Trim Garda Station''' 046 943 1222

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