Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Site of the President's House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2025

1. Site of the President's House Marker

Inscription.

The President's House was a residential building erected in the castle in 1547. Subsequently it became the residence of the presidents of Connacht, a succession of prominent officials who governed the west of Ireland from Athlone between 1569 and 1672. The house extended along the east side of the castle, with three large mullioned windows overlooking the river. It had fallen into disrepair by 1691, when it was completely destroyed in the Williamite artillery bombardment during the great siege.

Erected by Athlone Castle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1547.

Location. 53° 25.389′ N, 7° 56.549′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It can be reached from Castle Street. Marker is on the Athlone Castle Inner Ward Courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athlone, Leinster N37 A6D7, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 24-Pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Athlone Castle (a few steps from this marker); Historical Garden at Athlone Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Clonmacnoise (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Great Siege of Athlone 1691 / Remains of the Elizabethan Bridge / River Shannon and Navigation (within shouting distance of this marker); Ireland's Hidden HEARTLANDS (within shouting distance of this marker); Athlone Woollen Mills/Town Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Custume Barracks/Church of Saints Peter and Paul/Railway Bridge/Luan Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athlone.

Also see . . . Athlone Castle. (Submitted on April 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 5, 2025

2. Site of the President's House Marker

Near marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.