Killinure House is a detached, two-storey country house built around 1790. Its façade has seven bays; at either end of the south façade are full-height, three-bay bow windows. A projecting Doric entrance porch adds to the architectural composition. The house can therefore be understood not only in terms of its age, but also through specific architectural features.
Killinure House: Architecture and Local History
The original structure is largely obscured by oversized extensions. Nevertheless, Killinure House is a significant part of Westmeath’s architectural heritage. Both aspects are relevant to understanding it: the country house architecture described here and the later extensions, which now largely cover the original building.
A dated historical connection is also recorded: in June 1921, Lambert and his wife were regular visitors to Killinure House in Glasson. The Glasson Lakehouse hotel resort is located in Killinure House. If you are considering the resort for your overnight stay, check its current offering and availability before travelling.
Nearby Lakes and Places
Killinure Lough is connected to Lough Ree by a narrow strait between Killinure Point and Coosan Point. Killinure Point lies at the confluence of the inland waters of Killinure Lough, Coosan Lough and Ballykeeran Lough. These connections provide a clear geographical orientation for the lake area without equating the lakes themselves with the village centre.
Nearby, Coosan Lough/Killinure is designated as the Wildfowl Sanctuary WFS-52. Glasson and Ballykeeran are also in this inner lake area, where established recreational facilities are available. These landscape and leisure connections add another topic to consider when planning a trip, alongside the architectural history. Those primarily interested in country houses and architectural history will find a specific point of interest in Killinure House; for lakes and boats, Killinure Point and the marina are the right starting points for further planning.
Quigleys Marina: Cabin Cruisers and Berths
In partnership with Locaboat Holidays, Quigleys Marina operates a base for cabin cruiser hire. At its Killinure Point location, the marina has a total of 14 rental boats. As availability needs to be confirmed before travelling, check in advance if you are planning to hire a boat.
The marina can accommodate boats up to 45 feet long. All berths have water and electricity connections. When planning, it is therefore important to distinguish between the information about boats available for hire and the features of the berths: the connections are provided at the berths; the hire service is for cabin cruisers. Plan a visit or rental based on current availability.
County Westmeath as a Wider Setting
County Westmeath offers a broader regional perspective on routes and waterways. The county has more than 100 kilometres of walking and cycling trails. These include the 40-kilometre Old Rail Trail from Athlone to Mullingar, which follows a converted section of the Midlands Great Western Railway. This route is a separate option for travellers who would like to include cycling or walking in County Westmeath alongside the lakes.
The Royal Canal is also fully navigable through County Westmeath and passes near Mullingar on its way to the River Shannon. If you are considering a boat trip on the canal, check its navigation status in advance. This keeps the different planning considerations clear: Killinure is centred on country house history, the nearby lake area and the marina; the routes and canal mentioned here offer additional options across County Westmeath.
Discover more destinations: Moate, Ballydavid, Athlone, Drumcree, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Castletown Geoghegan, Crookedwood
For the wider travel overview: County Westmeath.
