Clonmellon
Clonmellon (Irish: Ráistín, but also attested to originally have been Cluain Miolain[2]) is a small village officially in County Westmeath[3] although on the border with County Meath, Ireland. It is situated on the N52 road between Kells in County Meath and Delvin in County Westmeath.
Clonmellon
Ráistín | |
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Village | |
.jpg.webp) Clonmellon's main street | |
  Clonmellon Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°39′51″N 7°01′10″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Westmeath |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Population (2016)[1] | 664 |
| Irish Grid Reference | N644688 |
Buildings of note
Ballinlough Castle, a 17th-century country house is located nearby. The 18th-century Killua Castle is also located close to Clonmellon.[4]
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
- Market Houses in Ireland
References
- "Census 2016 Sapmap Area: Settlements Clonmellon". Census 2016. CSO. 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- Kelly, Tom (10 November 2007). "Locals sign petition for Clonmellon name change". Westmeath Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 October 2018.
- "Ráistín/Clonmellon". Logainm.ie. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- "County Westmeath Search Results: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". www.buildingsofireland.ie. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
External links
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