visitors centre westmeath

Situated immediately outside Kinnegad on the N6 (Galway Road), this new Visitors Centre incorporates a Tourist Information Point, Coffee Shop, Bureau de Change as well a a Unique Craft Shop selling an array of goods, many produced locally.

Impressive mural depicting the famous legend of the "Children of Lir" Pitch and Putt Course. Interpretative area and ample parking facilities for coaches....

Athlone Castle was built in 1210 by John de Gray, Bishop of Norwich, for King John of England. From 1569-1672 it was the headquarters of the Presidents of Connacht. The Castle was occupied by Col. Richard Grace, Governor of Athlone during the first Siege of Athlone in 1690 and also played a major role in the second Siege of 1691.

In the Napoleonic era the Castle was remodelled for defence and took on much of its present appearance. The Castle served for almost 300 years as an...