Lough Owel

#122 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lough Owel is a mesotrophic lough in the Midlands of Ireland, situated north of Mullingar, the county town of Westmeath. It has a maximum depth of 21 metres. Water from Lough Owel feeds the Royal Canal, a canal crossing Ireland from Dublin to the River Shannon. The lake is close to the N4 primary road. ()

Alternative names: Length: 3.73 miWidth: 9843 ftMaximum depth: 69 ftElevation: 315 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°34'25"N, 7°23'31"W

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WestmeathIreland

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Lough Owel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mullingar Greyhound Stadium, Cathedral of Christ the King, Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Famine Memorial Fountain.

4.2 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium, Mullingar
107 min walk • Mullingar Greyhound Stadium is a beacon of entertainment in the heart of Ireland, offering a unique blend of speed, sport, and spectacle. Situated in Mullingar, a bustling town in the Republic of Ireland, this stadium is a premier destination for greyhound racing...
3.7 miSE
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar
95 min walk • Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is situated near the centre of Mullingar next to the Royal Canal.
3.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar
97 min walk • Harbour Place Shopping Centre is a shopping centre located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. The centre is anchored by Dunnes Stores, which is the largest store.
3.9 miSE
Memorial
Famine Memorial Fountain, Mullingar
99 min walk • The Famine Memorial Fountain is a memorial to the Great Famine in Mullingar, Ireland. The memorial stands in a public square at an intersection between Dominick Street and Oliver Plunkett street.
4.1 miSE
Church
St Paul's Church, Mullingar
105 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the west of Mullingar town in County Westmeath, Ireland. Less than fifty years old, Saint Paul's Church is the newest Catholic church in the town of Mullingar.
4.1 miSE
Park
Mullingar Town Park, Mullingar
104 min walk • Mullingar Town Park is a public park situated in the centre of Mullingar, a town in County Westmeath, Ireland. Originally opened in the 1960s, the park includes several playgrounds, a swimming pool and a large pond near the centre.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Sheever
101 min walk • Lough Sheever is a small lake near Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located off the Castlepollard road about 3 kilometers from Mullingar. The lake is popular with anglers, for roach, perch, tench, etc. Boat hire is available.
4.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Mullingar Arts Centre, Mullingar
104 min walk • Mullingar Arts Centre is a performing arts centre in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Knockeyon
133 min walk • Knockeyon is a hill in County Westmeath, Ireland in the townland of Streamstown. When viewed from the Ranaghan, and Gillardstown side of the hill, it dominates the surrounding lakes in the countryside of northern County Westmeath.
5.5 miE
Church
Taghmon Church
140 min walk • Taghmon Church is a fortified church and National Monument in County Westmeath, Ireland.
5.6 miN
Forts and castles
Mortimer's Castle
143 min walk • Mortimer's Castle is a castle and National Monument located in County Westmeath, Ireland.