About Tyrrellspass
Tyrrellspass is a small village in east County Westmeath, positioned on the N6 between Kinnegad and Athlone, with the N91 providing a direct route towards Mullingar. It has a settled, community-oriented character, combining village homes and local services with surrounding farmland and easy access to larger towns. Daily life is relatively quiet, while Kilbeggan, Mullingar and Tullamore provide broader shopping, employment, healthcare and entertainment options. Tyrrellspass National School serves local primary-school families, with secondary choices available in nearby towns including Kilbeggan and Tullamore. Bus services along the N6 and N91 support regional travel, while nearby motorway access makes commuting by car practical towards Dublin, Athlone and the Midlands. The village has local pubs, cafés and convenience shopping, including the well-known Thatch restaurant and bar, while larger supermarkets and retail parks are a short drive away. Tyrrellspass is also close to Tyrrellspass Castle and its grounds, and residents benefit from local GAA and community activities, with wider leisure facilities available in Kilbeggan, Tullamore and Mullingar.
What’s in Tyrrellspass
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tyrrellspass and surrounding rural communities.
Kilbeggan secondary school offering post-primary education within a short local commute.
Mixed post-primary school serving students across the surrounding east Westmeath area.
Established Tullamore secondary school with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Fast east-west road connection linking Tyrrellspass with Dublin, Athlone and Midlands towns.
Regional route connecting the village with Mullingar and nearby communities.
Regional buses provide connections towards Dublin, Athlone and other Midlands destinations.
Nearest rail access is at Clara or Maynooth depending on route and destination.
Mainline station offering services towards Dublin, Longford and other destinations.
Amenities
Popular historic thatched venue known for food, drinks and traditional village atmosphere.
Convenience retail and everyday services available within the compact village centre.
Historic castle and grounds overlooking the village, associated with the Rochfort family.
Local sporting grounds supporting Gaelic games, community activity and youth participation.
Nearby town providing supermarkets, cafés, pubs, pharmacies and additional everyday services.
Nearby hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider regional healthcare services.
Local library service offering books, study facilities, events and community programmes.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community club supporting Gaelic football, hurling and underage sporting development.
Venue for local events, activities, meetings and community-based programmes.
Local community financial cooperative serving members in Tyrrellspass and surrounding districts.
Recognisable local hospitality business occupying a distinctive historic thatched building.
Nearby historic racecourse hosting National Hunt racing and major local events.
Nearby Areas
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