Walsh Island

Walsh Island or Walshisland is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It takes its name from the surrounding hinterland which is a fertile area of land on a hill located in an area of bogland known as the Bog of Allen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Clonygowan and Geashill.

Clonygowan

Village

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Clonygowan is a village in County Offaly, Ireland… Clonygowan is situated 6 km southwest of Walsh Island.

Geashill

Village

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Tullamore is the county town of County Offaly, and more or less in the centre of Ireland. Geashill is situated 6 km west of Walsh Island.

Walsh Island

Type: Hammock
Category: landform
Location: County Offaly, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

53.22889° or 53° 13′ 44″ north

Longitude

-7.22806° or 7° 13′ 41″ west

Elevation

91 metres (299 feet)

Open location code

9C5J6QHC+HQ

GeoNames ID

3314491

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Places to explore: New Row and Coolagarybeg.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Raheen Lough and Drumcaw.

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