Glasson Village, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Telephone: Int. +353 90 6485004 Local 090 6485004. Email: glassonstonelodge@eircom.net
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| Places of Interest |
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| Athlone - just 8 kilometres away - is our nearest
town. It has an abundance of interesting tourist attractions. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre Dominating the town of Athlone, this Norman Castle has panoramic views of the River Shannon. Features include exhibitions on the siege of Athlone, life of John McCormack, Shannon wildlife, folklore and military museums. Clonmacnoise (20 mins drive)  A
most precious Irish jewel is an early Christian site founded by Saint
Ciaran in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon. The site
includes the ruins of a cathedral, eight churches (10th-18th century),
two round towers, three high crosses and a large collection of early
Christian grave slabs. The original high crosses and grave slabs are
on display in the visitor centre. There is an audio-visual show as
well as a number of exhibitions.Bog Rail Tour, Clonmacnoise  This
is a unique opportunity to enjoy a guided tour by train around the
internationally renownedraisedbog. The trip across this desert of
cutaway bog is a journey through time, and will be a memorable exploration
of its fascinating history.Belvedere House and Gardens (30 mins drive) A magnificent early 18th century stately home stands on 160 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell and has recently been restored and is open to the public 7 days a week from April to October. Cornalea Trackway Visitors Centre (30 mins drive) This is an iron age bog road which was built in 148 BC across the boglands close to the River Shannon. The road is the longest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe and was excavated over the years by Professor Barry Rafferty, U.C.D. Inside the building an 18 metre stretch of preserved bog is on permanent display in a specially designed hall. Guided tours on the hour. Locke's Distillery Museum (30 mins drive)  Believed
to be the oldest licensed pot still distillery in the world. Licensed
in 1757, Locke's produced whiskey for over 200 years. A guided tour
through the only small pot still left in Ireland is provided following
the process from grinding of the grain right through to casking of
the whiskey. |
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| Things to Do While Staying at "Glasson Stone Lodge" |
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Golfing Bird Watching The following birds can be found at Portlick Millennium Forest. |
Glasson
Golf Course (5 mins) Surrounded on three sides by Lough Ree,
the views from everywhere on the course are breathtaking. Glasson
has established a reputation as being one of the most scenic and
challening courses in Irish golf.
Boat
hire is available locally. This
is a unique experience and one does not have to be experienced to
take part. Boats which are available for hire, vary from small row
boats to large cruisers.
The
River Shannon and Lough Ree is noted for its large Pike and there
is good Trout fishing throughout the season. The inner lakes hold
an abundance of Bream, Perch, Rudd, Roach and Tench.
Good
river fishing is also available along the River Inny, north of Glasson
and the Brosna which offers wet and dry fly fishing for trout of
2-3 lbs with occasional specimens up to 8 lbs.