Westmeath: Lough Ree oh Lough Ree (also known as Where the Three Counties Meet): Written in the 20th century (popularised by Brendan Shine, who took it to number one in Ireland). A nostalgic tribute to the beauty of Lough Ree, where Westmeath, Longford, and Roscommon meet.
- Oh how lovely to be on the shores of Lough Rea
- on a beautiful mid summer’s morning
- looking over the lake where the waters do break
- by the hills in the County Roscommon
- Oh I left from my home in the town of Athlone
- on the way to the Three Jolly Pidgeons(?)
- it was by Glassen Town on the road I sat down
- and I looked o’re the beautiful Shannon
- CHORUS
- Lough Rea oh Lough Rea where the three counties meet
- Longford, West Meath and Roscommon
- as I strolled ’round her banks be the heather and peat
- they’re the mem’ries I’ve never forgotten
- Oh sad was the day when I went far way
- to work amongst timber and concrete
- as I made me a plan for to follow life’s span
- I forsook the dear place of my homeland
- If God grants me grace I’ll return to the place
- when the twilight of life has come o’re me
- as I stand on your shores like a bird my heart soars
- as I gaze on the beauty around me
Anthem of the county
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
Songs from the county
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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