Welcome!

Here you will find all the information you need to plan the perfect holiday, wherever your interests lie - Family Breaks, Romantic Getaway, Shopping, Cruising, Golf, Equestrian, Angling or Walking, the area offers something for everyone. The region has many great Festivals & Events and plenty of Special Offers available. Don't forget to download the Mid Ireland Visitors Card for further offers, discounts and added benefits. We look forward to welcoming you to the region and we wish you an enjoyable visit.

The authors of the Lonely Planet Ireland Guide 2010 have at last discovered what the people of Westmeath have known for years - that midland beauty reigns supreme and offers an unrivalled taste of ‘genuine Ireland’.

Festivals & Events

Events at the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore
Events in the Bridge House Tullamore Early Bird specials in the Michelin guide recommended Bridge House Restaurant Mon- Fri 5-7pmGolden Girls spa package- €119 Bring a friend for free! Full body exfoliation, body mask &… read more...

Events in the Tullamore Court Hotel
Sunday, 14th March - Tommy FlemminTommy Fleming is Ireland’s biggest selling Irish artist in recent years. His double compilation album The Best is Yet to Come, released earlier this year features some of his favourite… read more...

Events at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel
17th March St. Patrick’s Day - The Cunningham FamilyThey have performed with Sharon Shannon, De Dannan and Altan and now the hugely popular and talented Sean Nós dancing Cunningham family from Cashel in Connemara embarking… read more...

TriAthlone 2010
The 2010 - Waterways Ireland triAthlone Sprint and Try a Tri triathlons are now open for registration. This years event incorporates the ITU European Triathlon Championships and will take place over 3 days of exciting… read more...

The Dean Crowe Theatre & Arts Centre
The New Pirates of Penzance 6/3/2010 - 13/3/2010 Mise Eire (Film) 16/3/2010 - 16/3/2010 The High Kings 31/10/2008 - 19/3/2010 Katyn (Film) 23/3/2010 - 23/3/2010 Neill Delamere 26/3/2010 - 26/3/2010 Shannon Dance Academy 27/3/2010 -… read more...

Events at Belvedere House Gardens & Park
2010 Events at Belvedere House Gardens & Park February 2010 Thursday 18th GIY Mullingar ‘Grow It Yourself’ Third Thursday of each month at 8pm GIY Mullingar meets at Belvedere House. Join this growing movement and… read more...

Roscrea Spring Conference 2010
The Roscrea Spring Conference The 46th consecutive conference: 9th - 11th April 2010 at Mount St Joseph Cistercian Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Theme: The Gaelic world and Irish Christianity before the Vikings And Reflections on… read more...

Events at The Racket Hall Country House
KAVANAGH TRAVEL Keep Fit Keep Dancing Tour At Racket Hall & Country House Saturday 27th February 2010 4 Hours of Dancing!!! T.R. DALLAS – 9:30pm – 11:15pm DECLAN NEARNY – 11:30pm – 01:30pm For more… read more...

Lough Ree International Pike Festival
A Boat Angling Competition Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 14th-16th April 2010 €3,000 guaranteed first prize – Sponsored by Failte Ireland The festival is open to all anglers and will take place on Lough Ree at… read more...

Tuar Ard Arts Centre & Coffee Shop
FILM Reminder....Tuesday 9th March 8 pm Tuar Ard, Moate..."The Wind that shakes the Barley" Director:Ken Loach. Runtime 2hrs 7mins.Set in 1916 Ireland, this is the story of Damien (Cillian Murphy) a young Irishman about to… read more...

Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Film ClubTHE BLACK BALLOONTuesday 2 MarchDir: Elissa Down Cert: CLUBStarring: Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni ColetteLanguage: EnglishThomas is about to turn sixteen and start yet another new school but his problems are a little more… read more...

Birr Castle Demesne
MARCHSaturday 13The Courtyard Café opens for the 2010 Season. APRILSaturday 3: Easter Egg Hunt.For families with children 10 years and younger. Hunt for wooden eggs and exchange them for chocolate with the Easter Bunny!Advance booking… read more...