| Portlick Castle is built
on the outskirts of Glasson, a small village that offers
the best of local crafts, cosy pubs and wonderful restaurants.
The world-renowned author, Oliver Goldsmith,
spent his childhood in the area and both Portlick Castle
and Glasson are featured in a number of his works. In fact
the original "busy mill" which features in his
poetry now forms some of the structure of the local public
house, The Three Jolly Pigeons.
The Jonathon Swift Amenity Park, Lilliput,
Lough Ennell is located 45 minutes from the castle and offers
golf, boating, a blue flag bathing area, and children's
play facility.
The Athlone Castle Visitor Centre,
St Peters Square, Athlone is a 13th century castle, hosting
an impressive exhibition of its dramatic and exciting past.
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Why not take a cruise on the Shannon? Boat trips are a perfectly
relaxing opportunity to appreciate Westmeath's beautiful scenary.
Excursions from the castle can be organised to Clonmacnois Monastry
or around the lake.
Portlick Castle is situated close to four superior golf courses,
The Glasson Golf and Country Club, The Mount Temple Golf and Country
Club, Athlone Golf Club and Moate Golf Club.
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From
Dublin take the N6 (Galway).
