Welcome to Abbeyshrule Village
The village is situated equal distances from the midland capital towns of Mullingar,Longford,Athlone and Roscommon. The picturesque river Inny  flows through on the eastern boundary whilst the Royal Canal forms the perimeter on the west side. The village has a very attractive canal harbour with a new boat slip. The remains of the ancient monastic abbey towers to the south east. Immediately north is the Whiteworth Aqueduct - a gem of nineteenth century stone masonry -and adjoining is the Abbeyshrule Aerodrome. This modern tarmac runway is unique in the midlands of Ireland and is a bastion of light aviation.  Including the Whiteworth Aqueduct there are four bridges within the confines of this relatively small and beautiful village. The area is served with excellent bed and breakfast accommodation. The Rustic Inn is the focal point within the village. It stands on the site of the nineteenth century  hostelry known as -  Millers Pub.   It is a modern complex and houses Bars, lounges, function room , restaurant etc.,and is one of the finest in the Midlands. more

Historical Abbeyshrule
Known also in early Christian Times as Shrule , Shrowle etc. takes its name from the Gaelic word for stream or a river. It is sited on a major ford or crossing over the river Inny. Finds of early bronze era implements, a prime example being the pre-historic Clonbrin Shield (on permanent exhibition in the National Museum) point to pre Christian habitations. Much later period ninth century Christian Crosses are found in the ancient graveyard. The village and surrounding area was a stronghold on the O`Farrell Buighe Sept. In the middle ages a major medieval fair was held here on the feast of Corpus Christi.

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