About Mount Temple
Mount Temple is a small rural village in County Westmeath, positioned between Athlone, Moate, Ballymore and Glasson in the N37 area. It has a peaceful, community-oriented character, with scattered homes, farmland and village amenities rather than an urban high-street feel. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, although Athlone and Moate provide a much wider choice of shops, services, schools, cafés and employment. Schooling locally is associated with Mount Temple’s primary-school provision, while secondary schools and further education are available in nearby towns. The area is well placed for commuting by road, with Athlone offering rail services and more extensive bus connections towards Dublin, Galway and other regional destinations. Local social life centres on community activities and nearby traditional pubs, with restaurants, cafés and larger supermarkets generally found in Athlone, Moate and Glasson. Outdoor recreation is a strong feature, including the countryside around the village and access to the wider Shannon and Lough Ree area near Athlone and Glasson. Residents also benefit from nearby sports clubs, GAA activity and the services of larger settlements, while Mount Temple itself retains a quiet village atmosphere and a strong local identity.
Property Market in Mount Temple
Based on 1 property for sale in Mount Temple
Property types
Bedrooms
What’s in Mount Temple
Schools
A locally mapped education site associated with the Mount Temple village area.
Local primary-school provision serving families in Mount Temple and surrounding rural districts.
Large post-primary school in nearby Moate, serving a broad surrounding catchment.
Visit website ↗Established post-primary school offering education and extracurricular activities in Athlone.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Mount Temple with Athlone, Moate and other central Westmeath destinations.
Mainline station providing Dublin, Galway and regional rail services from nearby Athlone.
Regional and town bus connections operate from Athlone towards surrounding counties.
Fast west-east motorway access for commuting towards Dublin, Galway and Midlands towns.
Amenities
Local venue for community gatherings, activities and events serving the surrounding parish.
Nearby village with recognised pubs, restaurants and a popular lakeside setting.
Scenic lakeside amenity near Athlone, suitable for walking and outdoor recreation.
Major shopping centre with retail stores, cafés and everyday town-centre services.
Local library providing books, study facilities, digital access and community programming.
Central riverside park offering green space and leisure opportunities beside the Shannon.
Regional hospital in nearby Ballinasloe, providing broad acute and emergency services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting sporting activity and community participation.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football, hurling and juvenile development.
Well-known Moate club providing Gaelic games and community sporting activities.
Nearby golf club offering a recognised course in the scenic Glasson area.
Popular nearby waterside pub and restaurant known for food and local atmosphere.
Nearby Areas
About this guide: This neighbourhood guide includes content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence and images sourced from third-party platforms including Wikipedia. While we aim for accuracy, details such as local amenities, transport links, schools, and property data may change or contain errors. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent verification. MyHome.ie accepts no liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or decisions made in reliance on this content.