Trim: Attractions and more...
Trim Castle Western Europe’s largest and oldest Norman castle is situated here. Newgrange in Bru Na Boinne is a famous Irish passage tomb. Walking along the banks of the River Boyne will take one to the various locales in this town. Starting with the Trim Castle, one need only cross the timber Millennium Bridge to reach the belfry tower Yellow Steeple a remnant of the Abbey of Saint Mary.
The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, once the largest Gothic cathedral of Ireland, is also within walking distance. Some of the country’s best horse-racing courses are also within a short drive. The Town Hall has seen the likes of Thin Lizzy and U2 performing in its premises.
Trim also hosts Trim Veteran and Vintage Rally in July every year. There is also the Trim Haymaking Festival every June that begins with traditional making of the first hay of the year by hand and by old method machinery. The Trim Show is the annual agricultural show in September.
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