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Ballykeeran —County Westmeath

Ballykeeran derives its name from St. Ciaran who founded a monastery on Hare Island before founding Clonmacnoise. Nearby Friars Island is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway and was once a retreat of the Franciscans from Athlone during the Penal times.
Visitors have a choice of taking the 'high' or 'low' road to Glasson. The low road follows the line of the inner lakes and affords the visitor access to the water at Wineport and Partaneena. From the picnic area on the high road one can enjoy breath taking panoramic views of Lough Ree and the Inner Lakes.