historic in Westmeath, Ireland
Hill of Uisneach
The mythical centre of Ireland
Worth the wander
The broad hill said to be the ceremonial and spiritual centre of ancient Ireland, topped by the Cat Stone marking the meeting point of the five provinces, sits on private working farmland. It’s visible and free from the surrounding road, but reaching the summit means joining a seasonal, pre-booked guided walk.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free to view from the road; guided hilltop walk ~€16pp (seasonal, pre-booked)
- Time and distance
- 2 km hilltop loop (guided)
- Parking
- Parking provided as part of the guided-walk booking.
Find your way
Hill of Uisneach, Ballymore, Co. Westmeath