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Five family friendly activities to enjoy during the Easter holidays in Westmeath

With the warmer weather approaching families are seeking exciting adventures and memorable experiences.

Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile...

Children have returned to school and summer is but a fleeting memory but autumn is perhaps the best time of all to discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Old Rail Trail and Royal Canal Greenway in County Westmeath.

Hidden Heartlands is yours to uncover as summer season comes to a close

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The Hidden Heartlands, in which Athlone is a focal tourist destination, has much to offer, and as summer season draws to a close, ensure you take time out to visit the numerous amenities which are certain to enthral all members of the family.

Savour all the Hidden Heartlands has to offer this summer season

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With summer comes a new challenge for parents - how to make the most of the exciting and sometimes daunting world of summer break.

Gear up for ‘Great Outdoors Month’ and truly embrace Westmeath’s scenic beauty

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The month of June is officially ‘Great Outdoors Month’ and a great opportunity to encourage friends, family and children to take some time away from the screens and harsh fluorescents and enjoy some natural beauty.

New café Jack’s Stop to open on Old Rail Trail Greenway at Streamstown

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Jack’s Stop, a new café, located on the Old Rail Trail Greenway at Streamstown, the perfect halfway stop between Athlone and Mullingar, will open its doors tomorrow, Friday, March 31.

Westmeath GAA senior footballers complete Tailteann Trail relay initiative

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As a return to intercounty training awaits in late November, the Westmeath senior football panel united en masse on Sunday morning to complete the Tailteann Trail, members of the playing squad and management completing a sponsored relay on the greenway from Athlone to Kinnegad, realising funds for the Lake County’s team holiday to Mexico this month.

The West Bridge, a brief history of the early years

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The city of Galway was known in ancient times as ‘Streamstown’ because the Galway River divided into several small waterways in addition to the main river. The river was much more spread out then and was fordable in some places. The city was placed on the east side of the river, which acted as protection against the Irish families displaced by the Norman settlers who took over the area in the early 13th century. The walls of the city provided protection on the east and north side of the city and the various gates allowed access. The river was a barrier to trade with Iar-Chonnacht and so the merchant families began to feel the need to build a bridge to help expand trade, it would provide access to customers from the west, and also allow them to bring in their produce, fruit, vegetables, meat, hay, etc, to the various markets in town.

 

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