Clara Bog Nature ReserveOne of the last raised bogs left in western Europe, crossed by a boardwalk, with the visitor centre in the town.
Distillery or brewery
Kilbeggan Distillery
Kilbeggan, County Westmeath
Kilbeggan's distillery is a small one on the river, and the tour takes in a working water wheel and pot stills.
- Where
- Kilbeggan, County Westmeath
- Address
- Lower Main St
- Official site
- kilbegganwhiskey.com
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
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Clara Bog Nature ReserveOne of the last raised bogs left in western Europe, crossed by a boardwalk, with the visitor centre in the town.
TullamoreTullamore is built along the Grand Canal, with the old harbour in the town and the whiskey distillery on its southern edge.
Durrow High Cross and ChurchThe tenth century high cross and early grave slabs sit at the old Durrow monastery north of Tullamore.
Charleville CastleA Gothic revival castle stands in oak woodland on the edge of Tullamore, open for guided tours.
Rahan ChurchesTwo early churches beside the Grand Canal west of Tullamore. One of them is still in use.
Grand Canal GreenwayThe canal towpath runs the whole width of the county and is flat the whole way, so you can take it in sections.What’s on nearby
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Saturday 14th November
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