Above: Map showing county Westmeath borders (green) and its towns and cities Tourist Information Offices These are located in towns and villages throughout the County. Call in, pick up brochures, ask for advice about events, where to visit, recommended routes, what’s on, where to eat etc. To give you a flavour, we have listed below just a sample of what the County has to offer. Towns in Westmeath Athlone Fore Mullingar Read More

Above: Map showing county Carlow (green) with its town and cities Tourist Information Offices These are located in towns and villages throughout the County. Call in, pick up brochures, ask for advice about events, where to visit, recommended routes, what’s on, where to eat etc. To give you a flavour, we have listed below just a sample of what the County has to offer Town in Carlow Carlow Bagenalstown Tullow Read More

Above: Scenic veiw in the Altamont There are portions of the Altamont that goes way back to the 1500’s. This was the time when nuns were said to have resided at the place. At around 1720, a brand new road was constructed by the landlords of Altamont - the St. George family. The family created a newly constructed back and front avenues along with fine-looking granite access gates. They also planted some beech trees in rows to show the pathway of the old Nun’s ... Read More