Moate Moate gets its name from An Mota Grainne Oige (a Motte-and-Bailey type of Norman fortification that was originally established nearby). The town owes its origins to Quakers who settled and started industries in the area towards the end of the 17th century. Moate, the third largest town in County Westmeath, is situated near Athlone, along the R446 (formerly N6) route between Dublin and Galway. Moate has a strong musical tradition and is home to music legends Tony Allen (of Foster & Allen Fame), TR Dallas and Ray Lynam. View Larger Map

The Tuar Árd Centre, which incorporates a 200 seat Theatre, Art Gallery, Conference and Information Centre, is located in the heart of the town. The Dun na Sí Cultural and Heritage Centre, located on the western side of the town, is the county’s designated genealogical research centre. Moate & The M6 Motorway-No More Traffic Jams The M6 motorway opened on July 16 2008 and now runs from Dublin to Athlone. When travelling west from Dublin take Exit 6 (R446 Moate-Horseleap) to enter Moate. If travelling east towards Dublin then take exit 7 (R446 Moate-Clonmacnoise) to enter Moate. Remember you do not have to worry about traffic jams anymore and Moate and The Grand Hotel is definately open for business. Moate now boasts a wide array of shops and services. Petrol/ Diesel-A Browne, Digan's Statoil and Moate Motors Women/Men Fashions- Fashion Followers,Walsh's, Cochrane's. Supermarket-Buckley's Supervalu Newsagents and Stationary-Harten's Banking-AIB & Bank Of Ireland Butchers-Peter Gillivan, Moate Meats Gifts- Galvin's Accomodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Bar Food, Restaurant Meals- The Grand Hotel The Grand Hotel is located to the left on lower Main St, on the Dublin (eastern) exit from the town.