Follow the old Mullingar-to-Longford road through a small north Westmeath village that quietly kept two Board of First Fruits-era churches, a rectory, a Gothic Revival Catholic church and a rare thatched cottage all within walking distance of each other. Looking for things to do in Rathowen? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Saint Thomas's Church
Glebe House
Rathowen Streetscape House
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Joanstown Thatched House
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →