Facts on Ireland and the Irish
Westmeath
Westmeath is one of the twenty-six counties in the Republic of Ireland.
It is in the province of Leinster.
It has an area of approximately 710 sq miles.
It has a population of approximately 80,000.
It is the twentieth largest county in Ireland.
The Irish name for Westmeath is An Iarmhí meaning Western Meath.
Westmeath was created out of the original county of Meath by an act of 1542.
The county town of Westmeath is Mullingar.
The Hill of Uisneach, regarded as the geographical centre of Ireland, is located in Westmeath.
The highest point in Westmeath is Mullaghmeen at 846 feet.
Westmeath is bordered by five counties.
These are Cavan, Longford, Meath, Offaly, and Roscommon.