Westmeath Festivals range from the Goldsmith International Literary
Festival
Goldsmith
International Literary Festival , this is the
third oldest event of its type in
Ireland. Happening annually over the
June Bank Holiday Weekend it takes place
in the South Longford-Westmeath area
that is becoming increasingly known as
Goldsmith Country.
It celebrates the life and work of Oliver
Goldsmith who died in 1774 and was buried in the Poets' Corner of
Westminster Abbey in London.
Westmeath Visitor Attractions
Westmeath is steeped in archaeological sites such as Loughcrew Cairns,
which is an example of the largest example of passage graves and
megalithic structures in Ireland. Hill of Uisneach regarded as the
centre of Ireland mentioned in Irish mythology has many monuments,megalithic
tomb and barrows. Enjoy the many castles also in
Westmeath such as Athlone Castle, Tullynally Castle, and the most famous
castle used for U2's CD cover being Moydrum Castle ruins in Athlone.
Locke's Distillery in Kilbeggan one of the oldest small pot distillery
gives a great insight into the still whiskey distilling process.
Westmeath What's On
Athlone in Westmeath is the place to be for a night at the theatre and
for the RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival comprises of nine nights of the
best in Irish amateur drama performed at the Dean Crowe Theatre Athlone.
Athlone's Literary Festival held each September also displays the
literary talent in Westmeath a great nights entertainment.
