Guide

The MidlandsIreland.ie brand promotes awareness of the Midland Region across four pillars of Living, Learning, Tourism and Enterprise. MidlandsIreland.ie Gateway to Tourism has produced this digital guide to the Midland Region, as part of suite of initiatives in line with the adopted Brand Management Strategy 2011-2016. The guide has been produced in collaboration with public and private service providers based in the region. MidlandsIreland.ie would like to acknowledge and thank those that helped with research, experiences and images. The guide contains 11 sections which cover, Angling, Festivals, Golf, Walking, Creative Community, Our Past – Our Pleasure, Active Midlands, Towns and Villages, Driving Tours, Eating Out and Accommodation.

The guide showcases the wonderful natural assets of the Midlands, celebrates our culture and heritage and invites you to discover our beautiful region. All sections are available for download on the MidlandsIreland.ie

Content:Images and text have been provided courtesy of Áras an Mhuilinn, Athlone Art & Heritage Limited, Athlone, Institute of Technology, Ballyfin Demense, Belvedere House, Gardens & Park, Bord na Mona, CORE, Failte Ireland, Lakelands & Inland Waterways, Laois Local Authorities, Laois Sports Partnership, Laois Tourism, Longford Local Authorities, Longford Tourism, Mullingar Arts Centre, Offaly Local Authorities, Westmeath Local Authorities, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Kilbeggan Distillery, Kilbeggan Racecourse, Office of Public Works, Swan Creations, The Gardens at Ballintubbert, The Heritage at Killenard, Waterways Ireland and the Wineport Lodge. Individual contributions include the work of James Fraher, Kevin Byrne, Andy Mason, Kevin Monaghan, John McCauley and Tommy Reynolds.

Disclaimer:While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the information supplied no responsibility can be accepted for any error, omission or misinterpretation of this information. Where such are brought to our attention future guides will be amended accordingly.

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Laois

abbeyleixBramleys Main Street, abbeyleix, County Laois+353 (0)57 8730996

McEvoysMain Street, abbeyleix, County Laois.+353 (0) 57 8757500

BallybrittasDelaney’s Restaurant & B&BBallintogher, Ballybrittas, County Laois+353 (0)57 8626453

Borris in ossorySals DinerMain St, Borris-in-ossory, County Laois+353 (0)505 41514

DurrowCastle Durrow RestaurantDurrow, County Laois+353 (0)57 8736555

The Copper Kettlethe Square, Durrow, County Laois+353 (0)57 8736544

MountmellickFour Seasons Chinese Restaurant36 Patrick St, Mountmellick, County Laois+353 (0)57 8679744

The Old Mill Restaurantirishtown, Mountmellick, County Laois+353 (0)57 8624661

MountrathRoundwood HouseMountrath, County Laois+353 (0)57 8732120

White Horse Lodge23 Portlaoise Rd., Mountrath, County Laois+353 (0)57 8732080

PortarlingtonHaveli Indian Restaurant Frenchchurch St, Portarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8643178

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Jasmine Chinese RestaurantPortarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8645966

Mathews Homebaking Ltd.Main St, Portarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8623229

Oriental New Star Chinese RestaurantMain St, Portarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8640799

The Good Year Chinese RestaurantMain St, Portarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8623905

PortlaoiseA Taste of ItalyChurch avenue, Portlaoise, County Laois+ 353 (0) 57 8666400

Egan’s Restaurant24 Main St, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8621106

Grand Palace Restaurant1 Coote St, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8663335

Kelly’s Foundry GrillhousePortlaoise Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8678588

La Smarritas RestaurantPortlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8663699

Lemontree Restaurant67 Main St, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8662200

Lucky Palace Restaurantu3, Meehan Hse., JFL ave., Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8660758

Mayur Indian Restaurant47 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0) 57 866 6000

MulhallsLyster Square, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0) 57 8621044

Royal China Chinese Restaurant2 Bank Place, Railway St, Portlaoise,County Laois+353 (0)57 86 78555

Supermacs / Papa John’s Take Away JFL ave., Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8660700

Seasons Restaurant 24a Market Square, Portlaoise,County Laois +353 (0)57 8680809

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Spago’s Italiantown Centre, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8678588

The Kingfisher Restaurantold aiB Bank, Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8662500

The Square Meal13 Market Square, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8681695

Rathdowneyanmol indian & italian Restaurantupper Main St, Rathdowney, County Laois+353 (0)505 48737

StradballyStradbally Fayre Main Street, Stradbally, County Laois+353 (0) 57 8641697

The Court RestaurantMain St, Stradbally, County Laois+353 (0)57 8625519

Cafés

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Quinns Tea RoomMain Street, abbeyleix, County Laois+353 (0)57 8731020

Savour upper Main Street, abbeyleix, County Laois+353 (0)57 8757380

PortlaoiseCaffe LatteDunamaise theatre, Church St,Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8663515

Chocolate Brown93 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8622099

Cup Cake Caféemo Court, emo, County Laois+353 (0)57 8633964

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Marie’s Caféu8 Dunnes Stores S.C., Portlaoise,County Laois+353 (0)57 8622461

McPherson’sunit 11, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8662960

Pub grub

abbeyleixMorrisseys Pub Main Street, abbeyleix, County Laois+353 (0)57 8731281

BallylynanPedigree CornerBallylynan, County Laois | +353 (0)59 8625120

Portarlingtonthe thatch PubKillenard, Portarlington, County Laois+353 (0)57 8623822

PortlaoiseGrellan Delaney67 Main St, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8622916

Lethean Bar65 Main St, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8663544

Liam Casey’s Pub21 Market sq, Portlaoise. + 353 (0) 57 8621483

Molly’s BarHeritage Hotel, Jessop St, Portlaoise,County Laois+353 (0)57 8671900

O’Gormans Bar & RestaurantKilminchy Court, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 868 2921

O’Loughlins Hotel 30 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0) 57 8621305

PJ Kavanagh28 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57-8621744

The Mile BushFairgreen, Portlaoise County Laois +353 (0)57 8688762

Treacy’s Pub & Restaurantthe Heath, Portlaoise, County Laois+353 (0)57 8646539

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Longford

Restaurants

abbeyshruleThe Rustic Innabbeyshrule, County Longford+353 (0)44 9357424

edgeworthstownFirst Class OrientalMain St, edgeworthstown, County Longford+353 (0)43 72925

Longford townBanoffies RestaurantLongford S.C. LongfordLongford+353 (0)43 47340

Chinese Gourmet Dublin Street, Longford +353 (0)43 3347528

Eastern OceanRichmond St, Longford +353 (0)43 48616

Golden Arch Indian Restaurant93 earl St, Longford+353 (0)43 49853

Gourmet Chinese RestaurantDublin St, Longford +353 (0)43 47528

Kellehers Bar & Bistro12 Main Street, Longford +353 (0)43 3341357Mughal Indian RestaurantDublin St, Longford | +353 (0)43 42202

Nayab Tandoori Indian Restaurant26 Dublin Street, Longford +353 (0)43 3342202

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Spice India8/9 Ballymahon Street, Longford +353 (0)43 3349853

The Black Olive32 Ballymahon St, Longford +353 (0)43 42923

The Longford Arms HotelMain St, Longford | +353 (0)43 46296

The Rising Sun17 Dublin St, Longford | +353 (0)43 41444

VM RestaurantViewmount HouseDublin Road, Longford | + 353 (0)43 3341919

Cafés

Aubergine Gallery Café17 Ballymahon St, Longford +353 (0)43 48633

Cool Beans Café64 Main Street, Longford. |+353 (0)43 3336238

Gallery CaféHazel wood Shopping Centre, athlone Road, Longford.+353 (0)43 3336838Jac – O -BitesLongford S.C. Longford. |+ 353 (0) 43 3347340

Longford Arms CaféLongford arms Hotel, Main Street, Longford.+ 353 (0) 43 3346296

Sambos38 Ballymahon Street, Longford.+353 (0)43 3342958

The Courtyard CaféHibernian Court, Longford | +353 (0)43 31650

The Red Rose Café4 Dublin St, Longford | +353 (0)43 48180

Torc Café & Food Hallnew St, Longford | +353 (0)43 48277

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BallymahonP.V’s Bar, accommodation & SteakhouseBallymahon St, Ballymahon+353 (0)43 42700

Clondrathe Richmond innClondra, County Longford+353 (0)43 3326126

Longfordthe Market Bar & Restaurant1 Ballymahon St, Longford +353 (0)43 41806

Offaly

Restaurants

BanagherBrosna Lodge HotelMain Street, Banagher, County offaly +353 (0)57 9151350

Flynn’s Restaurant,Main Street, Banagher, County offaly +353 (0)57 9151312

BirrDunkerrin ArmsDunkerrin, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)505 45377

Enroute BistroFivealley, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9133976

Jade Palacetownsend Street, Birr, County offaly +353 (0)57 9125125

Kong Lam Chinese Restaurant Market Square, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9121253

Lavender House Fine Dining RestaurantCree, Birr, County offaly. +353 (0)57 9122164.

Riverbank RestaurantRiverstown, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9121528

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Sizzler Tandoori Indian CuisineMarket Square, Birr, County offaly +353 (0)57 9125484

The Emmet RestaurantDoolys Hotel, emmet Square, Birr, County offaly +353 (0)57 9120032

The Thatch RestaurantCrinkle, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9120682

Trilogy Bar & BrasserieCounty arms Hotel, Roscrea Road, Birr, County offaly +353 (057) 9120791

edenderryIndian Bistro44 JKL St, edenderry, County offaly+353 (0)46 9772858

FerbaneMaidin GhealMain St Lr., Ferbane, County offaly+353 (0)90 6454665

tullamoreBridge House RestaurantBridge House Hotel, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9322000

Da Vinci’s Italian RestaurantHarbour St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9360275

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Di Milano Italian RestaurantMain St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9320678

Jamies RestaurantMain Street, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9351529

Mezzo’s RestaurantPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9329333

Oriental New Staru1 Beck house, Kilbride St, tullamore,County offaly+353 (0)57 9326852

Shishir (Indian/Thai)High St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9351439

Sirocco’s RestaurantPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9352839

The Acorn RestaurantHarbour St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9324700

The Central Hoteltullamore, County offaly.+353 (0)57 9360034

The New Amber Chinese RestaurantHigh St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9341855

The Paddy Field Chinese Restauranttullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9351788

The Village Chinese Restaurant44 Church St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9341810

The WolftrapPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9323374/5

Yaadgar Indian Restaurantesker Court, William St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9329536

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ShannonbridgeThe Old Fort RestaurantShannonbridge, County offaly+353 (0)90 9674973

Cafés

BanagherHeidi’s Coffee ShopCrank House, Banagher, County offaly+353 (0)87 9562680

BirrBramblesMill St, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)87 7453359

Courtyard CaféBirr Castle Demense, Birr, County offaly. +353 (0)57 9120336

Emma’s Café DeliMain St, Birr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9125678

Emporium at the Stablesoxmantown Mall, Birr, County offaly +353 90)57 9120263

The Granary CaféMain street, Birr, County offaly. +353 (0)89 4197805

tullamoreBalcony RestaurantBridge S.C., tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9322499

Café Indiatullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9352496

Café QMain Street, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 932 6782

Chocolate Brown CaféWilliam St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9329950

Jenny’s Kitchentullamore, County offaly. +353 (0)57 9324878

Quigley’s BakeryPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9360353

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The Tea Roomstullamore Dew Heritage Centre, Bury Quay, tullamore, County offaly. +353 (0)57 9325015

Pub grub

BirrD & S McIntyreShannon Harbour, Birr, County offaly. +353 (0)57 9151493

Kelly’s of the Greengreen St, Birr, County offaly +353 (0)57 9120175

Sunrise InnBirr, County offaly+353 (0)57 9120345

ShannonbridgeKilleen’s Village TavernShannonbridge, County offaly+353 (0)90 9674112

tullamoreLoughery’s Bar/RestaurantPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 93231063

Maunsell’s Café/BarPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9323394

The Brewery TapPatrick St, tullamore, County offaly+353 (0)57 9321131

Westmeath

Restaurants

athloneAl Mezza6 Bastion Street, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 98765

Athlone Springs Hotel Restaurant and Bar Foodathlone, County Westmeath+353 (0) 90 6444444

Di Bella High Street, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 44830

Glasson Golf Hotel Restaurantand Bar Foodglasson, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 6485120info@glassongolfhotel.iewww.glassongolfhotel.ie

Hatters Lane BistroStrand Street, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6473077

Hodson Bay Hotel Restaurantand Bar Foodathlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 6442000info@hodsonbayhotel.comwww.hodsonbayhotel.com

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IL Colosseo Italian Restaurantnorthgate St., athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6475094

Jia Jia Chinese Restaurant12 McCormack Centre, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6487899

Ken’s Oriental Restaurant1st Floor John Broderick St, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6491119

Kin Khao Thai Restaurantabbey Lane, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9340911

La Strada Restaurant Custume Place, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 50433

Loaves & Fishes Left Bank Mall and Mardyke Street, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 78450

Mizzoni Pizza & Pasta Co Dublin Rd, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 23888

Pavarotti’s RestaurantFry Place, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6493066

Radisson Hotel Restaurant and Bar Foodnorthgate St., athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6442600info@athlone@radissonsas.comwww.athlone.radissonsas.com

Row Inn Row ChineseCount John, the Bawn, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6475308

Saagar Indian RestaurantLloyd’s Lane, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6470011

Shamrock Lodge Hotel Restaurant Clonown Road, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 92601

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Sofia’s the Left Bank Mall, Pearse Street, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 98339

The Charcoal Grill Cafe BistroPaynes Lane, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 6470777

The Left Bank BistroFry Place, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6494446

The Lemon Tree Restaurant Creggan Court Hotel, n6 Centre Dublin Road, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 77777

The Olive GroveCustume Place, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6476946

The Prince of Wales Hotel Restaurant and Bar FoodPaynes Lane, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6470777

The Sheraton Hotel Restaurant and Bar Food and Harvest Cafegleeson St., athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6451000reservations@sheratonathlonehotel.comwww.sheratonathlonehotel.com

Thyme RestaurantCustume Place, athlone County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 6478850

Top Deck BistroCustome Place, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6473263

glassonGlasson Village Bistroglasson, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6485001

The Fatted Calfglasson, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6485208

Wineport LodgeWineport Lodge, glasson, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6439010

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MoateThe Garden Room Restaurantthe temple Country Retreat and Spa -Horseleap, Moate, County Westmeath+353 (0)57 9335118

MullingarAmber Court Chinese Restaurant30 Dominick St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9341241

Annebrook House Hotel Restaurantaustin Friars Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath +353 (0) 44 9353300

Bloomfield House HotelBelvedere, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9340894

Greville Arms Hotel RestaurantPearse St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9348563

Mullingar Park Hotel RestaurantDublin Rd., Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9344446

Oscar’s Restaurant21 oliver Plunkett St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9344909

Pasta Bella54 austin Friars Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9347965

The Austin Friar Hotel RestaurantMullingar, County Westmeath +353 (0)44 93 35848

The Newbury Hotel RestaurantDominick St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9342888

The Trapdoor RestaurantMullingar greyhound Racing Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9348348

Woodville House Restaurantgaybrook, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0) 44 9343694

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MultyfarnhamAn TintainMultyfarnham, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9371411

tyrrellspassTyrrellspass Castle tyrrellspass, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9223105

Cafés

athloneA Slice of LifeBastion St, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6493970

Beanies Coffee Shop & DeliChurch St, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6477799

Café Togo athlone towncentre, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 41080

Club Sandwichauburn, Dublin Road, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6478600

Coffee Havenu6, inish Carraig, golden island, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6472764

Cosy KitchenMain St, athlone, County Westmeath

Gloria Jeans unit 59 athlone town Centre, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 090 6420889www.gloriajeanscoffees.ie

Java Joe’s Café Dublin Road, opposite ait, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 090 6405291

O’Briens Sandwich Bar John Broderick St., athlone, County Westmeathwww.obriens.ie

O’Briens Sandwich Bar and The Bagel Factoryathlone town Centre, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 87 1360081www.obriens.ie

Poppy Fields Paynes Lane irishtown Central, athlone, County Westmeath+ 353 (0) 90 64 79850

Quigleysunit 64 athlone town Centre, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6477017

Savoury Fare3 irishtown Central, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6474099

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The Bonne BoucheChurch St, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6472112

BallinahowenBallinahowen Tea RoomsBallinahowen, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6430835

ForeFore Abbey Coffee ShopFore, Castlepollard, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9361780

MoateTuar Ard Coffee ShopChurch St, Moate, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6482042

MullingarChocolate Brownaustin Friar Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 934 3785

Frayne’s Café & BakeryMount St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9348470

Gallery 29 Café29 oliver Plunkett St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9372165

Roma CaféMount St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9372165

Spiced Bean CaféMary St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9349967

Pub grub

athloneBeaumont’s Bar28 Connaught St, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6492945

Daly’s TavernKiltoom, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6489082

Lough Ree InnCoosan, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6475780

Potters BarSean Costello Street, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6474057

Shack Olde World Bar and RestaurantMoate Rd., athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6474123

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The GroveBaylough, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6492509

The Mill Bartuam Road, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6492927

The Riverside InnCastle Street, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6494981

The Palace Barthe Square, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6492229

Three Jolly Pidgeons Pubathlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6485162

KilbegganThe Black Kettle BarMain St, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath+353 (0)57 9332148

MoateEgan’sMain Street, Moate, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6482014

The WellMarshbrook Manor, Moate, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6481069

MullingarBiddy Mulligansirishtown, athlone, County Westmeath+353 (0)90 6473476

Cons Bar22 Dominick St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9340925

Danny Byrne’sPearse St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9343792

Druids Chairaustin Friar St, Mullingar, County Westmeath+353 (0)44 9348526

RathowenFeerick’s Half Way House Bar & RestaurantRathowen, County Westmeath+353 (0)43 76025

The Gaelic ChieftainRathowen, County Westmeath+353 (0)43 76116

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