Turgesius Island

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Turgesius Island
Inis Thuresius
Town
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Turgesius Island
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°39′45″N7°13′20″W / 53.6625°N 7.222201°W / 53.6625; -7.222201
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
County County Westmeath
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Time zone UTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-1 (IST (WEST))

The principal island on Lough Lene is named after Turgesius who was a Viking leader who is said to have conquered Dublin. [1]

Turgesius Island middle Lough Lene NunsTurgesius Castle isles Lough Lene.JPG
Turgesius Island middle Lough Lene

References

  1. ↑ "History and Heritage". Collinstown. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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