Coosan
Townland in County Westmeath, Ireland
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Coosan (Irish: Cuasán, meaning 'cavern" or "grotto')[1] is a townland and suburb north of Athlone, County Westmeath in Ireland.[2][3] Coosan, which is situated on the shores of Lough Ree, is surrounded by water on three sides and bordered by Athlone on the fourth.[3]
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Coosan
Cuasán | |
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Townland | |
View of Lough Ree from Coosan Point | |
  Coosan | |
| Coordinates: 53.4463°N 7.9348°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| County | County Westmeath |
| Barony | Brawny |
| Civil parish | St Mary's |
Coosan attracts tourists over the summer months due to its location on the edge of Lough Ree.[citation needed] Coosan Lough, one of the "inner lakes" of Lough Ree, is a common fishing spot.[4] The Lough Ree Yacht Club is located in the area.[5]
The area includes a number of townlands, several of which are described 'quarters'. These include Castlequarter, Hillquarter and Meehanquarter.[3]
The local Roman Catholic parish church, Queen of Peace church, was opened in 1973.[6]
Notable people
- Ray Connellan, Australian rules footballer[7]
- Dessie Dolan, Gaelic footballer[8]
- Lisa Dwan, actress[9]
- Robbie Henshaw, International rugby player[7]
- Alan Sheehan, football player[7]
