Explore Westmeath's Waterways
Water Heritage Day
Sunday 24th August 2025
Westmeath’s lakes are internationally renowned for their biodiversity and scenic qualities. With lots of walking trails, heritage sites on our lakeshores, there are plenty of opportunities to soak in their scenic beauty.To learn more see
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Or explore the Royal Canal Greenway which runs alongside the historic 225-year-old canal, the Royal Canal Greenway Soak in the peace and tranquillity of the Royal Canal banks where a unique heritage awaits you. Brought to Mullingar in 1806 following a transport revolution, the Royal Canal has a colourful history as the main transport link of the time, before the railway was constructed in 1848. The Greenway is a former towpath for barges and features no less than 90 bridges, 33 locks, 17 harbours and four aqueducts.is known for its scenic beauty, rich heritage and abundant wildlife, with routes from 6km to the full 130km.
Heritage Week Events
22 August 2025 @ 2pm
Mullingar Industrial Heritage Walking Tour
20 august 2025 @ 8.30pm
Lough Ree Short Film