Illanheelan

Illanheelan is an islet in County Westmeath, Leinster. Illanheelan is situated near the islet Illanfan, as well as near Bulrush Island.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Portlick Castle and Portlick Motte.

Portlick Castle

Castle

Portlick Castle is a late medieval tower house castle near the village of Glasson, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located approximately 6 miles from Athlone on the shores of Lough Ree.

Portlick Motte

Archaeological site

Portlick Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Westmeath, Ireland. Portlick Motte is situated 1½ km east of Illanheelan.

Lough Ree Lifeboat Station

Lough Ree Lifeboat Station is situated at Coosan Point, on the eastern shore of Lough Ree, the second largest lake on the River Shannon, located in the centre of Ireland in County Westmeath. Lough Ree Lifeboat Station is situated 3½ km south of Illanheelan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tubberclare and Ballykeeran.

Tubberclare or Tubberclair is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland, between Ballymahon and Athlone. It lies 9 km from Athlone, on the N55 national secondary road, and 2 km north of Glasson. Tubberclare is situated 5 km east of Illanheelan.

Ballykeeran

Village

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ballykeeran is a small village in County Westmeath, Ireland, near Glassan. It is located on the N55 road in the townland of Annagh overlooking Lough Ree. Ballykeeran is situated 6 km southeast of Illanheelan.

Athlone

Photo: Imehling, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Athlone is a town in County Westmeath, almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. The promenade on the River Shannon is popular among anglers, birdwatchers and swimmers.

Illanheelan

Type: Islet
Categories: locality and landform
Location: County Westmeath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

53.49485° or 53° 29′ 42″ north

Longitude

-7.93109° or 7° 55′ 52″ west

Open location code

9C5JF3V9+WH

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1521709958

OpenStreetMap feature

place=islet

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Illanfan and Bulrush Island.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: The Lodge and Wildlife Coosan Point.

County Westmeath: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Athlone and Mullingar.

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