Killinure – Country House History and Inland Waterways

You can frame your trip to Killinure around two interests: the architectural history of Killinure House and the inland waters around Killinure Point. When choosing a hotel, consider whether the historic country house or access to the waterways is more important to you.

Killinure House: Architecture and History

Killinure House is a detached, two-storey country house built around 1790. It has seven bays and a projecting Doric entrance porch; at both ends of the south façade are full-height, three-bay oriel windows. The Doric porch accentuates the entrance, while the oriel windows mark the ends of the south façade. Oversized extensions largely obscure the original structure. Despite these changes, Killinure House is a significant part of County Westmeath’s architectural heritage.

The Glasson Lakehouse hotel resort is located in Killinure House. In June 1921, Lambert and his wife were regular visitors to Killinure House in Glasson.

Lakes and Boat Hire

Killinure Point lies at the mouth of the inland waters of Killinure Lough, Coosan Lough and Ballykeeran Lough. Nearby, Killinure Lough is connected to Lough Ree by a narrow strait between Killinure Point and Coosan Point. Near the destination, Coosan Lough/Killinure in County Westmeath is designated as the WFS-52 Wildfowl Sanctuary. The lake connection and protected-area status therefore offer distinct points of reference.

Quigleys Marina at Killinure Point operates a base for cabin cruiser hire in partnership with Locaboat Holidays. The location has a total fleet of 14 rental boats; check their availability before travelling. The marina can accommodate boats up to 45 feet long, and all berths have water and electricity connections. The 45-foot figure describes the marina’s capacity; the 14 rental boats refer to the boats available for hire. If you are planning to bring your own boat, the maximum accommodation length is a separate point of reference.

County Westmeath: Other Travel Interests

County Westmeath, as a wider destination, offers its own range of routes. The county has more than 100 kilometres of walking and cycling trails. One specific route is the 40-kilometre Old Rail Trail from Athlone to Mullingar, which follows a converted section of the Midlands Great Western Railway. The Royal Canal offers another connection to the waterways: it is fully navigable through County Westmeath and runs past Mullingar on its way to the River Shannon. If you are planning a boat trip on the canal, check its navigation status in advance. The regional points of reference thus range from a converted railway route to a navigable canal.

County Westmeath’s history includes the Hill of Uisneach, which was the centre, or “Omphalos,” where the five kingdoms met. Guided walks there cover myths and legends, the High Kings, an intact ringfort and historic monuments. If you are planning a tour, check the booking arrangements in advance. Fore Abbey offers a different historical connection: St Feichin founded a Christian monastery there in the seventh century AD. St Feichin’s Way is a circular route around the abbey.

Discover more destinations: Killachonna, Tang, Ballydavid, Kinnegad, Castlepollard, Drumcree, Athlone, Moate

For the wider travel overview: County Westmeath.