Heritage site · County Westmeath

Hill of Uisneach

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A range of archaeological monuments on The Hill of Uisneach including ‘Lough Lugh’ marks the mythological and sacred centre of prehistoric Ireland, in modern day County Westmeath.  This ancient assembly site can be compared to other Royal centres in prehistoric Ireland including the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath, Navan Fort in Co. Armagh and Rathcroghan in Co. Roscommon. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.

Opening times and access: discoverireland.ie. The official record: Historic Environment Viewer.

Outdoors in County Westmeath this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°DrizzleGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.