Kilkenny West, Medieval civil parish in County Westmeath, Ireland.
The parish extends over 10,030 acres of land, encompassing Glassan village and 45 distinct townlands along the eastern shores of Lough Ree.
The area gained administrative recognition through the Counties of Meath and Westmeath Act of 1543, establishing its boundaries as a formal barony.
Local families including Murray, Cormick, Reilly, Walker, and Keegan maintained strong connections to the land through generations of settlement in the parish.
The N55 national road provides direct access through the parish, connecting the cities of Athlone and Cavan while serving local communities.
The village of Glassan within Kilkenny West earned recognition as the Village of the Roses due to its numerous garden displays.
Location: County Westmeath
GPS coordinates: 53.49268,-7.83404
Latest update: March 12, 2025 18:51
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