Navan

Navan is a settlement at the confluence of the Boyne and Blackwater rivers in County Meath. The town serves as the administrative seat of the county and forms a hub for commerce, education, and municipal services.

Normans founded the settlement in the late 12th century when knight Jocelyn de Angulo built a fortress here. The town grew over the centuries into a trading hub, linking the surrounding farmland with regional markets.

The name Navan comes from the Irish „An Uaimh

The town connects to Dublin via the M3 motorway and several bus routes, making access straightforward. A walk along the rivers provides orientation and reveals the natural boundaries of the settlement.

Archaeological finds near the settlement include small Roman copper alloy figures and coins, showing early contact with traders. These objects point to exchange routes that linked early Ireland to the Roman Empire.

Location: Meath West

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Website: http://meath.ie

GPS coordinates: 53.65280,-6.68140

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:21