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Viking River Festival & Féile na Sionnaine Athlone 2-4 August 2024

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Athlone and Shannon region
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Viking River Festival & Féile na Sionnaine Athlone

Discover Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Explore the green heartlands of Ireland’s natural beauty, where activity and relaxation are centred around rural communities.

Discover Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Kayaking at Lilliput Adventure Centre, Lough Ennell

Old Rail Trail Greenway

Pedal through the very heart of Ireland on the Old Rail Trail Greenway. Entirely off-road and mostly flat, this trail is very safe for families and perfect for a leisurely cycle or stroll. Old Rail Trail Greenway
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Old Rail Trail Greenway, Athlone to Mullingar

Royal Canal Greenway

The Royal Canal Greenway is a scenic 130km walking and cycling amenity stretching alongside the historic 225-year-old canal.  Royal Canal Greenway
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Royal Canal Greenway

Towns & Villages in Westmeath

County Westmeath central location makes it the ideal base for exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. It has some of the most beautiful villages and towns where you will find great food and accommodation options. Find out more
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Explore the natural rural beauty of Irelands Hidden Heartlands, where adventure and relaxation can be discovered across the fantastic greenways, scenic lakes and rich heritage of County Westmeath.

We have a full range of accommodation options and multi-award-winning restaurants.

What's more, we're located in the very centre of Ireland and easily accessible by road, bus, train or greenway. 
  
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Stunning lakes…vibrant towns and heritage… fantastic greenways, and award-winning food. Westmeath is at the centre of it all, with so much to see and do!
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Discover thousands of years of intriguing history and hidden landscapes of true beauty by visiting one of our great attractions.

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