Meath

American  

[meeth, meeth] / miθ, mið /

noun

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

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Meath British  

/ miːð, miːθ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

On a recent day at Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Temple, Joe Kilgannon and his wife Catherine, who live in County Meath in Ireland, said they found the crowds “a bit overwhelming.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Luke Combs will be the first country music star to headline the venue in County Meath which has previously hosted Queen, David Bowie, U2, Madonna, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and most recently Harry Styles in 2023.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Posted 12 years ago, in which he sang and performed in Meath Youth Musical Society's production of "Les Miserables."

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

He became the youngest member of the Irish legislature at age 22, representing Fine Gael in the Meath voting area near Dublin.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Here follow the possessions belonging to the Abbey in the County Meath, and which have been given.

From Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History by Anonymous