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Occasionally referred to as the Spiritual Capital of Ireland, Meath is Dublin's immediate neighbour to the north and has long been one of Ireland's leading farming counties. Settlers were attracted to Meath from as early as 8000 BC thanks to the rich soil laid down during the Ice Age. Working their way steadily up the banks of the River Boyne these settlers transformed the landscape from forest to farmland.
The roots of Irish legend and folklore are entrenched in mystical domain of Tara in county Meath. The Hill of Tara, an ancient settlement steeped in mythological history, has always occupied an extra special place in the realm of Irish lore. The pagan significance of Tara is thought to have derived from its association with the goddess Maeve (or Medbh) and the mythical powers of the priests and druids who reigned over parts of the country. By the second and third century, Tara became the seat of some of the most powerful rulers in Ireland. From here, the royal court held their ceremonial residence and presided over their kingdom.
It was on the Hill of Tara that the Ard Rí, or high king was crowned, hence its title as the 'Seat of the High Kings of Ireland'. The Tuatha de Dannan are said to have been the first race to settle in Tara. This tribe of fierce warriors and sorcerers were believed to have brought the Lia Fail, or Destiny Stone with them. Legend has it that this mythical stone could determine the identity of the true high king by letting out three loud roars once touched by the man fated to be ruler.
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