Meath

American

[meeth, meeth] / miθ, mið /

noun

a county in Leinster, in the E Republic of Ireland. 902 sq. mi. (2,335 sq. km). Trim.

Meath British

/ miːð, miːθ /

noun

a county of E Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: formerly a kingdom much larger than the present county; livestock farming. County town: Trim. Pop: 134 005 (2002). Area: 2338 sq km (903 sq miles)

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In Dublin and the neighboring county of Meath, that power figure rises to more than half.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

The vigils are taking place at three gaelic football grounds in Louth, Meath and Monaghan on Tuesday evening, with people gathering for prayers and remembrance.

From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025

According to NASA, one of the oldest recorded eclipses in human history may have been on Nov. 30, 3340 BCE, as petroglyphs were found at the Loughcrew Megalithic Monument in County Meath, Ireland.

From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2024

Both jockeys rode winners for trainer Gordon Elliott, who is based in County Meath, at the Festival the previous week.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024

It was to Etchen, bishop of Meath, that the holy candidate had recourse for ordination.

From The Life of Saint Columba, Abbot, and Apostle of the Northern Picts by Anonymous

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