Theresa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to see in the area
Granard Motte and Bailey
Church Street
Granard
St Patrick Statue
Church StreetBuilt in the early 18th century
Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
Walking distance from the house!
Lough Kinale & Derragh Lough (Natural Heritage Area)
Beautiful lake-side walking
Derrycassan
Beautiful forest walk, through manor house ruins and a pre-historic faerie circle
Lough Gowna
Best fishing in the region (http://www.fishinginireland.info/pike/north/loughgowna.htm)
Killinure Lough
Fishing location
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/physical-landscape/lakelands-of-westmeath/lough-derravaragh/the-children-of-lir/
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Lough Derravaragh
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/physical-landscape/lakelands-of-westmeath/lough-derravaragh/the-children-of-lir/
Cathedral of Christ the King
Bishop's Gate StreetFore Abbey
ruins of Benedictine Abby, circa 630AD
Food scene
The Greville Arms Granard
Main StreetExcellent local historic pub
John Donohoe
Local favourite pub, great for Guinness and a range of Irish gins
SuperValu Granard
Barrack StreetLocal grocery store with local products, produce, wine and beers
Beautiful castle with grounds for walking and an excellent dining room
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Lough Rynn Castle
Beautiful castle with grounds for walking and an excellent dining room
1hr away, beautiful grounds for walking, with dining room and bar
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Cabra Castle Hotel
Carrickmacross Road1hr away, beautiful grounds for walking, with dining room and bar
Crover House Hotel & Golf Club
Wedding venue, bar and restaurant, beautiful scenery
General Necessities
Granard Credit Union Limited
Barrack Street