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
Village
Clonmellon's main street
Clonmellon's main street
Clonmellon is located in Ireland
Clonmellon
Clonmellon
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°39′51″N 7°01′10″W / 53.6643°N 7.0194°W / 53.6643; -7.0194
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCounty Westmeath
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Population664
Irish Grid ReferenceN644688

Buildings of note

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Ballinlough Castle, a 17th-century country house is located nearby. The 18th-century Killua Castle is also located close to Clonmellon.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Census 2016 Sapmap Area: Settlements Clonmellon". Census 2016. CSO. 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  2. ^ Kelly, Tom (10 November 2007). "Locals sign petition for Clonmellon name change". Westmeath Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Ráistín/Clonmellon". Logainm.ie. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  4. ^ "County Westmeath Search Results: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". www.buildingsofireland.ie. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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