Tubberclair
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Tubberclair is a place in the County of Westmeath, between Ballymahon
and Athlone.
Tubberclair is a large parish with a population of approx 1000 people, roughly 7 miles from Athlone which includes the villages of Glasson and Ballykeeran. It borders Lough Ree
for 10 miles on the Westmeath side and is reputed to be the centre of Ireland with a monument depicting this in the heart of the parish.
that borders Lough Ree. The centre of Ireland is believed to be the pinnacle, in Rath, a region of Tubberclair.
Toberclare is the legal spelling of the name in English, Tobar Chláir in Irish. The spelling Tubberclair is often used locally.
Ballymahon
Ballymahon on the River Inny is a town in the southern part of County Longford, Ireland. It is located at the junction of the N55 National secondary road and the R392 regional road. Ballymahon derives its name from Gaelic Baile Mathuna Town of Mahon...
and Athlone.
Tubberclair is a large parish with a population of approx 1000 people, roughly 7 miles from Athlone which includes the villages of Glasson and Ballykeeran. It borders Lough Ree
Lough Ree
Lough Ree is a lake in the midlands of Ireland, the second of the three major lakes on the River Shannon. Lough Ree is the second largest lake on the Shannon after Lough Derg. The other two major lakes are Lough Allen to the north, and Lough Derg to the south, there are also several minor lakes...
for 10 miles on the Westmeath side and is reputed to be the centre of Ireland with a monument depicting this in the heart of the parish.
Amenities
It is home to a primary school, community centre, heritage centre, shops, pubs, restaurants and many small businesses including marinas. It is also home to Tubberclair GAA football club which boasts a rich history in county Westmeath and has provided many county players over the years. It is also home to the Glasson Golf Hotel and Country Club, with a course designed by Christy O'Connor JnrChristy O'Connor Jnr
Christy O'Connor Jnr is an Irish golfer. He is known as "Junior" because he is the nephew of another leading Irish golfer Christy O'Connor.O'Connor was born in Galway. He turned professional in 1967...
that borders Lough Ree. The centre of Ireland is believed to be the pinnacle, in Rath, a region of Tubberclair.
Meaning of Toberclare
The exact meaning of Toberclare, or Tobar Chláir in Irish is uncertain. The first element clearly refers to a well, the second element Clár may refer to a board. Alternatively, it could mean the well of the plain, as Toberclare is a largely flat, fertile plain.Toberclare is the legal spelling of the name in English, Tobar Chláir in Irish. The spelling Tubberclair is often used locally.