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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

Mount Temple Golf Club

Moate, Co. Westmeath
Course Type: Parkland

Mount Temple is a traditional Irish Championship parkland golf course. It lies in the heart of Ireland and is renowned for its large links type greens and undulating fairways. Sitting on an esker based site gives the course the advantage of be ...

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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

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Kenagh, Co. Longford

The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, that was built across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon. The Corlea Trackway is made from oak planks 3 to 3.5 metres long and around 15 centimetres thick laid on rails aro ...

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Wedding Venues

Clonabreany House

Kells, Co. Meath

Located in the heart of the County Meath countryside just 10 minutes from Kells, Clonabreany House and Courtyard is a magnificent wedding & holiday destination in an historic setting. Exclusive, uniquely tailored weddings are the speciality ...

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