Visit Castlepollard.

Castlepollard is a small village of 1,000 inhabitants, less than 20km north of the town of Mullingar. Admittedly, the area doesn’t have many tourist attractions, but we don’t recommend missing out on a visit to the town center, with its two churches and magnificent 17th-century castle, located just outside the town.

History of Castlepollard

A town founded in the 17th century

Castlepollard was built in the late 17th century by the Pollard family, a wealthy family living under Charles II at the time. They then set about developing the village, constructing buildings on a particularly strict checkerboard plan, with a triangular lawn at its center.

During the Revolutionary War, Castlepollard was the center of violent clashes. The IRA set fire to the RIC police barracks.

Today, Castlepollard is still a friendly village, with houses dating back to the 19th century.

Visit Castlepollard

Downtown

Castlepollard’s town center offers a wide range of dining and accommodation options. Their pubs are generally warm and welcoming, and it’s not uncommon to come across local musicians singing along over a pint.

One of the town’s main monuments is the triangular garden in the heart of the village. It features a statue of a swan, straight out of the legend of the Children of Lir. A nearby plaque tells the story (in English, French, German and Gaelic).