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Johnstown, Co. Kildare

The attractive village of Johnstown was formerly the estate village of Palmerstown and home of the earl of Mayo. In the ruined medieval church lies a 15th century memorial of the Flatesbury family, and a celtic cross commemorating the 6th earl of Mayo who was assassinated in 1872 when governor-general of India.

Gardens

Tullynally Castle & Gardens

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

The extensive pleasure grounds at Tullynally Castle, home of the Pakenham family since the 17th century, have seen whole chapters of garden history unfold. The earliest incarnation of the garden was in the Baroque manner with cascades, canals and ...

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Golf

New Forest Golf Club

Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Course Type: Parkland

The magnificent New Forest Golf Resort, in Tyrellspass, County Westmeath, has become one of Europes most picturesque luxury golfing destinations. The 18 hole par 72 Peter McEvoy designed championship golf course will exceed even the highest expec ...

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Self Catering

Clonabreany House

Kells, Co. Meath

The cottages surround a large car-free courtyard, with ample parking at the back of the courtyard including a cosy private country bar and restaurant suitable for groups of up to 60 people. All cottages provide luxury and comfort with modern fac ...

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What's On

Mullingar Farmers Market - County Westmeath - Sundays

Mullingar Farmers Market

Fair Green (adjacent to Lifestyle & Pennys), Mullingar, County Westmeath

Every Sunday - 10.30am-2.30pm

An array of produce is on offer ...

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Tourist Attractions

Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Reopened 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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Wedding Venues

Wineport Lodge

Glasson, Co. Westmeath

Ray Byrne and Jane English’s lovely lakeside lodge styles itself ‘Ireland’s first wine hotel’ and it is one of the most romantic destinations in all Ireland, both for its beautiful location and the luxury, service and good ...

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