Glasson, Co. Westmeath
Glasson is on the shores of Lough Ree approximately 10km (6 miles) north of Athlone, and is the poet Goldsmith’s pretty ‘village of the roses’
Originally built as an estate (Waterstown) village, Glasson still retains its olde world charm, beauty and tranquillity. There are many historic buildings and monuments in the are including the old schoolhouse built in 1844.
Glasson is surrounded by beautiful countryside on the shores of Lough Ree where you can enjoy Lakeshore & Forest Walks and of course the now famous Glasson Golf & Country Club. With golf and outstanding waterside accommodation and dining available, it makes a charming spot for a short break.
Glasson also hoasts 2 hunts mainly the Glassan Farmers Hunt and the South Westmeath Harriers.
Originally built as an estate (Waterstown) village, Glasson still retains its olde world charm, beauty and tranquillity. There are many historic buildings and monuments in the are including the old schoolhouse built in 1844.
Glasson is surrounded by beautiful countryside on the shores of Lough Ree where you can enjoy Lakeshore & Forest Walks and of course the now famous Glasson Golf & Country Club. With golf and outstanding waterside accommodation and dining available, it makes a charming spot for a short break.
Glasson also hoasts 2 hunts mainly the Glassan Farmers Hunt and the South Westmeath Harriers.
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Golf
Tullamore Golf Club
Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Course Type: Parkland
Course Type: Parkland
Set in a mature parkland, the course at Tullamore Golf Club has many picturesque views, which are enhanced by clusters of oak, beech and chestnut trees as well as stately avenues lending to a truly scenic setting.
An 18 hole par 70 championshi ...
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Tourist Attractions
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Reopening in Summer 2012 following major refurbishment Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, housed in the 1897 Bonded Warehouse, relates the story of Tullamore Dew Whiskey/Irish Mist Liqueur, the Grand Canal and the development of the town of Tullamore.
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Viewmount House
Longford, Co. Longford
James and Beryl Kearney’s lovely 1750s Georgian house just on the edge of Longford town was once owned by Lord Longford, and is set in four acres of beautiful wooded gardens. It is a delightful house and has been sensitively restored with s ...
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Special Offers at Wineport Lodge - Glasson
Ray Byrne and Jane English’s lovely lakeside lodge styles itself ‘Ireland’s first wine hotel’ and, although it is not an hotel but a four star guesthouse, the accommodation - which now offers thirty beautiful rooms, a hot tub and treatment rooms - is nothing less than stunning. Lakeside Midweek Treat - Two People Sharing stay in a Deluxe Lakeview Room, including 2 nights’ Accommodation, Dinner on one evening & breakfast each morning. Also includes a 1 hour boat cruise and picnic on board. From €400 per room
Farmers Markets
- Athlone - County Westmeath - Saturdays
(7.5km) SW - Mullingar - County Westmeath - Sundays
(35.3km) NE
Tourist Attractions
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Clonmacnoise
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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
(20.1km) -
Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
(26.4km) -
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
(32.7km)
Golf Courses
- Glasson Hotel & Golf Club
(2.5km) NW - Mount Temple Golf Club
(7.4km) SE - Athlone Golf Club
(8.2km) SW - Esker Hills Golf Club
(27.9km) SE - Tullamore Golf Club
(34.0km) SE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Athlone
(7.5km) SW - Moate
(12.6km) SE - Lecarrow
(15.0km) NW - Kenagh
(20.1km) NE - Shannonbridge
(24.4km) SW - Shannonbridge
(24.4km) SW - Johnstown
(25.3km) SE - Cloghan
(27.1km) SW - Kilbeggan
(27.5km) SE - Roscommon
(27.7km) NW
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