Centrally located, visit Westmeath in the Heart of Lakelands Country. Escape to quiet rural surroundings with sparkling lakes, the Royal Canal and the majestic River Shannon. Experience lively nightlife and great shopping in Mullingar and Athlone - two vibrant urban centres.

Take tours of Locke’s Distillery Museum and Belvedere House, Gardens and Park. Visit Core and Celtic Roots Retail Craft Outlets in Ballinahown near famous Clonmacnoise.

Westmeath is famous for its rivers and lakes, from the Shannon and Lough Ree to the Mullingar lakes and the Royal Canal. All sorts of watersports can be enjoyed in the county as well as some of the finest golf and equestrian facilities in the country. Top class angling is available throughout Westmeath with all species of coarse fish and brown trout. Athlone Castle, Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, Fore, Dun na Si and Lockes Distillery are some major attractions. Athlone and Mullingar are touring centres and are id ...      More about Westmeath