Delvin - Definition and Overview

Delvin (Irish: Dealbhna) is a small town in north County Westmeath, Ireland located on the N52 road. The town is 20km from Mullingar and is the setting of the book Valley of the Squinting Windows by Brinsley MacNamara, discribed under the fictious name of "Garradrimna".

Nugent Castle

The castle is believed to have been built in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath for his brother-in-law, Sir Gilbert de Nugent. Sir Gilbert De Nogent came to Ireland with Hugh de Lacy in 1171. Gilbert settled on some land in Delvin and was granted the title Baron of Delvin. The ruins of Nugent Castle remain near the center of the town.

Amenities/Facilities

Delvin Castle Golf Club - an 18 hole golf course - is located near the town. There is a bank branch, school, church, hotel/guest house, a few shops, a few pubs and a take-away in the town. It is likely that several more amenities will open over the next few years due to the construction of a large housing estate near the town in 2004.

See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

External Links

• Nugent Castle (http://www.hal-pc.org/~nugent/castle.html)
• Delvin Castle (http://homepage.eircom.net/~crowenstown/delvin.htm)
• Picture of the Castle (http://cloghmore.bravepages.com/westmeath/delvin.html)
• Delvin Golf Club (http://www.golfmidlandsireland.com/clubfrm.htm)