The Lordship of Athlone
Gary D. Reamey and Joanne A. Driscoll Reamey are the Lord and Lady of the Manor of Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. In the interest of history, honour and heritage, the Lord and Lady of Athlone are the custodians of a piece of Irish history. Learn more about the current Lord and Lady and explore the rich history of the Lordship, dating back to the 12th Century.
1175 portrait of Hugh de Lacy Lord of Meath
The Lordship of Meath
The Lordship of Meath was granted to Hugh de Lacy in 1172 following the Norman Invasion. This was the beginning of Ireland’s political functions as it is known today. The de Lacy family built many of the castles in County Meath and Westmeath throughout their conquests in Ireland.
