In the third century Cormac Mac Art made himself High King of Ireland and established the seat of High Kings of Tara. It remained the residence of the High Kings until the sixth century, when, according to legend, in consequence of a dispute between the King and St. Ruadhan, the saint cursed Tara and the Royal seat was deserted never to be re-established.

In Irish poetry and tradition 'Tara' symbolises a centre of excellence and unrivaled hospitality. While not as large or as old as the original Tara, we at Tara Lodge would like to think that we equal its renowned record for hospitality and good food.

The Hill of Tara can still be seen today, an impressive site, even though the remains of the Royal palaces are long gone.

Our own Tara has been offering high standard accommodation since March 1998. In March 2007 an additional 9 bedrooms were added to the original 19. In September 2007 we completed the entire refurbishment of the main building so that every guest can enjoy modern interiors with excellent facilities in each bedroom. We look forward to celebrating our 10th birthday in March 2008.