Trim Castle - the setting for Braveheart

@JudyEv (334561)

Rockingham, Australia

June 10, 2017 3:31pm CST

We are visiting Ireland and travelling round in a motor-home. We are spending quite a bit of time in County Meath where our son lives. One of the larger towns in Meath is Trim which has one of the most intact castles in Ireland. Trim Castle was used as a setting for much of the film Braveheart. We have visited there before but there are always lots of photo opportunities at places like this. I like this photo which shows the castle framed by a very pretty wild rose and, surprise, surprise, the photo is one of my own which makes a nice change.

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@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

10 Jun 17

Nice shot, you should watermark it somebody might steal it and post it on other sites without your permission ( just suggesting)

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

That's a good idea.I keep forgetting about putting a watermark on them. Thanks.

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@teamfreak16 (43419)

• Denver, Colorado

10 Jun 17

I've only seen bits and pieces of the movie, but I do recognize the castle.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I haven't seen the movie at all but Trim makes the most of the association - not that you can blame them for that.

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@Shavkat (137772)

• Philippines

11 Jun 17

I remembered the movie. That's a great castle. Can you go inside to tour around?

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

Yes, they have regular tours. We went through the castle in 2015 so we didn't bother this time.

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@Shavkat (137772)

• Philippines

12 Jun 17

@JudyEv I am curios. What does it look like inside the castle? Are they any artifacts.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 17

@Shavkat Here is a link to a YouTube slideshow that I made after my last visit. I hope it's helpful.

Trim Castle, Co. Meath, Ireland

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I created this video with the YouTube Slideshow Creator (http://www.youtube.com/upload)

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@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

11 Jun 17

The photo looks great @JudyEv Hope you are having a wonderful time there.

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@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

12 Jun 17

@JudyEv Sometimes less sun makes the days better. It is so nice that you are enjoying such an adventure.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 17

@PatZAnthony Vince has had to buy a cap as he burns easily and even without much sun his forehead is getting red.

@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I'm glad you like the photo and thanks, yes, we're enjoying our time here. We're not seeing as much sun as at home but that's okay.

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@LadyDuck (467305)

• Switzerland

11 Jun 17

This is a very good photo and I am glad you were able to upload it.

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@LadyDuck (467305)

• Switzerland

12 Jun 17

@JudyEv I know, I also like to use my own photos, they make the discussion more personal.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 17

@LadyDuck I don't mind using Vince's but I'd much rather stay away from Wikimedia if I can.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

Thanks Anna. I'm always a bit more pleased when I can use one of my own photos.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

24 Jun 17

Really nice photo. So, you are traveling around in a motor-home. I didn't realize your son lives in County Meath in Ireland. You probably told me that, but I had forgotten it.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

27 Jun 17

@JudyEv Is his wife Irish? Or did he have a particular reason for moving to Ireland?

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun 17

@IreneVincent He is a jazz musician and thought he'd have more opportunities overseas. He did get involved in the jazz scene and married an Irish girl about 11 years ago.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jun 17

He has been there about 19 years now and it is truly his home. It's a bit sad for us but that's the way it is.

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@KrauseHome (36448)

• United States

12 Jun 17

I remember this Castle from Braveheart, and what a Beauty this is. Love how you captured it with the rose around it.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 17

Thanks. I was pleased with this photo. I usually just point and shoot but I took a bit of trouble with this one.

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

10 Jun 17

I love it..so nice to see such wonderful place..Thanks for sharing it here

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

Being from Australia, I've always been fascinated with castles.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

11 Jun 17

@JudyEv ..Yes it is really nice seeing castles..it feels like you are in a world of Arts

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

11 Jun 17

Oh so lovely look at those roses too Judy! Thanks for sharing it. Yes that was the castle in Braveheart.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

11 Jun 17

@JudyEv Yes I have..hope you get to see it one day.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I guess you have seen the movie? I haven't yet.

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@Tampa_girl7 (49874)

• United States

16 Jun 17

What a beautiful photo. I loved Braveheart.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jun 17

It is really past time I saw it.

@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

11 Jun 17

oh that sounds SUPER fun!!!

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

11 Jun 17

@JudyEv prob way more than anyone would ever guess.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

It is a lovely castle and the surrounds are really attractive. There is one remaining 'gate' which everyone had to pass through to get into the castle grounds. It was a bit incredible to think how many people and animals had passed through where we were standing.

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

13 Jun 17

I loved trim Castle - quite eerie to walk through, but that is where I picked my clovers that are pressed in my purse. We have walked along some same paths it seems - how fantastic is that

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 17

It is quite eerie. Belle Starr has also visited some of the same places that I/we did. This is a great photo too!

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@just4him (317038)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Jun 17

Very nice picture. The rose bush is a perfect frame for the castle. Very interesting about the castle. I'm glad you're having a good trip in Ireland.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317038)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Jun 17

@JudyEv That should be awesome!

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I liked the way the castle is framed too.Another ten days and I'll be posting from France hopefully.

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@tzwrites (4835)

• Romania

16 Oct 17

Oh it looks so pretty. That frame is awesome!

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Oct 17

I was pleased with the way it turned out. I took quite a bit of trouble with it.

@youless (112359)

• Guangzhou, China

11 Jun 17

Brave Heart is one of my favorite movies. That's cool to see this castle. Is it available for the tourists to visit it? Or you can just see its outside and you can't go inside?

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

11 Jun 17

That is a beautiful.The castle,the sky and those flowers--they are lovely.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I love the little roses. They were quite delicate and a lovely colour.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

10 Jun 17

beautiful pic, ms. judy ~ congrats 'n capturin' such a fascinatin' shot :) how wonderful to be able to go'n see these treasures first hand. whilst there's plenty to see here'n the u.s., nothin' compares to these sorta places 'cross the 'old world' 'n other countries where folks've inhabited 'n built fer centuries. true treasures!

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

Australia is the same. We have nothing that goes back more than a few generations. Some of the buildings here are so ancient and have seen so many changes in use and owners, etc.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

11 Jun 17

Time flies! It seems like it was only yesterday that I cried over Braveheart.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I didn't actually see the movie but I'm sure the castle was impressive.

@andriaperry (116935)

• Anniston, Alabama

11 Jun 17

Love this one. Its exciting to see what you are seeing!

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying the photos.

@Kandae11 (54674)

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11 Jun 17

You've captured it well. I did see the movie Braveheart - well the first part of it.

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@JudyEv (334561)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 17

I know the movie was very popular when it was first shown. I really need to watch it one day.