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All Ireland Westmeath

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Westmeath

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Westmeath, Ireland

Updated March 19, 2021

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Old pot stills

Westmeath, Ireland

Kilbeggan Distillery

The oldest licensed distillery in Ireland.
The Hill of Uisneach

Westmeath, Ireland

The Hill of Uisneach

The symbolic center of Ireland, this summit also offers panoramic views of the countryside.
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Charleville Castle.

Tullamore, Ireland

Charleville Castle

An 1814 castle that hosts an exhibit of "explorabilia".
19 miles from Westmeath
Cairn T

Ballineale, Ireland

Loughcrew Cairns

These Neolithic burial mounds and a still-intact passage tomb may have solar calendar significance on the spring and autumn equinoxes.
20 miles from Westmeath
Sean’s Bar

Athlone, Ireland

Sean's Bar

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
21 miles from Westmeath
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Rindoon Castle and Safe Harbour.

Lecarrow, Ireland

Rindoon

Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
21 miles from Westmeath
Descriptive plaque at the site entrance.

Walsh Island, Ireland

Ringfort Relic

An unassuming historical marker for an iron age fort leads you to an oddly adorned cemetery for unbaptized children.
23 miles from Westmeath
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