- Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar.: Designed by Ralph Byrne and completed in 1936, this Renaissance-style Catholic cathedral features a twin-towered facade and a central dome. Its interior includes Italian marble mosaics. It is located on Mary Street.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Athlone.: Built in 1850 by John Bourke, this Gothic Revival Catholic church includes pointed arches and a 120-foot tower. Its stained glass was added during a 1900 renovation. It stands on Connaught Street.
- Saint Loman’s Church, Mullingar.: Constructed in 1843, with no recorded architect, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic design and a small belfry. It serves a large urban parish. It is situated on Market Square.
- All Saints’ Church, Mullingar.: Designed by Joseph Welland in 1827, this Church of Ireland church combines Gothic and Georgian elements with a square tower. Its interior houses an 18th-century organ. It is found on Church Avenue.
- Saint Paul’s Church, Delvin.: Built in 1820, with no documented architect, this Church of Ireland church showcases a plain Georgian design. Its graveyard includes 18th-century headstones. It is located on Main Street.
- Saint Feichin’s Church, Fore: Rebuilt in 1880 on a 7th-century monastic site, with no known architect, this Catholic church incorporates a medieval doorway. Its simple design serves a rural congregation. It is situated in Fore village.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Moate.: Designed by Patrick Kilgallen in 1865, this Gothic Revival Catholic church features a cruciform layout and a tall spire. Its altar is crafted from local limestone. It stands on Main Street.
- Saint Etchen’s Church, Killucan.: Constructed in 1802, with no recorded architect, this Catholic church replaces an earlier structure. Its modest facade includes a small belfry added in 1850. It is found on Rathwire Road.
- Saint Brigid’s Church, Tyrrellspass.: Built in 1835, with no documented architect, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic design and a bell tower. It was renovated in 1900 with new pews. It is located on Main Street.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Castlepollard.: Designed by William Hague in 1846, this Gothic Revival Catholic church includes pointed windows and a 100-foot tower. Its construction reflected post-Emancipation Catholic growth. It is situated on Church Street.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Westmeath:
Ireland’s county Westmeath offers a blend of lakes and historic charm, with Athlone Castle providing insights into medieval Ireland along the Shannon River. The Belvedere House and Gardens showcase Georgian elegance, while Lough Ree offers boating and fishing opportunities. Other attractions include the ancient Fore Abbey and its monastic ruins and traditional seven wonders. Westmeath is Ireland’s tenth smallest county by size (1,763 square km) and 11th smallest by population (96,221). Population peaked at 141,300 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 52,861 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Westmeath is Ireland’s 22nd most visited tourist county with around 95,000 international visitors per year.
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