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375. Coole
Coole is approximately 12 miles from Mullingar. Just outside the village of Coole is Turbotstown House, a Georgian mansion about 200 years old. It was designed by the celebrated architect, Francis Johnston and has many noteworthy features. Turbotstown was the home of the Dease family for 650 years until 1926. The house is open to the public from May to September, goup tours welcome on Sundays.
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Pubs
376. Delvin
Delvin is a picturesque village in wooded surroundings. The Dysart lakes near by are good for angling. Delvin Castle (thirteenth century) , a well preserved ruin, was erected by the Nugents. They later abandoned it to move to Clonyn Castle, west of the village. The present Clonyn Castle is a nineteenth century building which replaced the original one that stands in ruins in the grounds. Brindsley MacNamara, the writer, was born at Ballinvalley near Delvin and some of his works are set in the neighbourhood. There is an 18-hole golf course in the grounds of Clonyn Castle.
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Abbeys , Castles (Historical) , Churches (Historical) , Golf , Pubs
377. Finea
Finea is a picturesque village on the River Inny, between Lough Sheelin and Kinale. In the centre of the village there is a memorial to Myles "Slasher" O'Reilly, who defended the town bridge in 1646 during the confederate wars. On the shores of Lough Sheelin is Ross Castle where O'Reilly slept the night before the battle.
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Bed & Breakfasts
378. Glasson
Glasson known as the village of the Roses, situated in the heart of Goldsmith Country on the N55, approx. 10 kms from Athlone. Originally built as an estate (Waterstown) village. Glasson, still retains its olde world charm, beauty and tranquillity. There are many historic buildings and monuments in the area including the old schoolhouse built in 1844. Glasson has something for everyone - award winning restaurants, traditional pubs serving food. Entertainment and barbecues throughout the season. Glasson is surrounded by beautiful countryside on the shores of Lough Ree where you can enjoy Lakeshore & Forest Walks.
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Pubs , Restaurants
379. Horseleap
The village of Horseleap, gets its name from the tradition that the Norman baron, de Lacy, whilst being pursued by a party of the MacGeoghegans, native chieftains of the area, jumped his horse over the drawbridge of the castle; it is related that the imprint of the horse's hooves can still be seen on the stone. Near the village is the partly damaged Norman motte-and-bailey, erected in 1192 A.D. and a well preserved 16th century tower house, erected by the MacGeoghegans. The village has an excellent garden centre and art stone industry.
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Self Catering

 

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