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Trim

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Trim

Trim is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Athboy, 26km from Newgrange.

Trim is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 9,563, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Trim sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Trim to your route.

About Trim

Trim Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Átha Troim) is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m2. Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath. The Irish Government currently own and are in

Read more charge of the care of the castle, through the state agency The Office of Public Works (OPW). The castle is on the List of National Monuments in County Meath.

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Trim offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Trim located?

Trim is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5550 latitude, -6.7917 longitude.

What is the population of Trim?

Trim has a population of approximately 9,563 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
9,563
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.5550, -6.7917

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Trim

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Newgrange

A 5,200-year-old passage tomb in Ireland's Boyne Valley, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, famous for its winter solstice illumination of the inner chamber.

26 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Dublin Zoo

Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Trim

  • 53 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 63 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Trim.

Newtown Trim

🇮🇪 Ireland

1 km awayPop. 6,781

Athboy

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 2,397

Ballivor

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 1,809

Navan

🇮🇪 Ireland

13 km awayPop. 24,545

Longwood

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 1,581

Enfield

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 3,239

Dunshaughlin

🇮🇪 Ireland

17 km awayPop. 4,035

Kilcock

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 5,533

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