Turgesius Island

Turgesius Island
Inis Thuresius
Town
Turgesius Island
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°39′45″N 7°13′20″W / 53.6625°N 7.222201°W / 53.6625; -7.222201Coordinates: 53°39′45″N 7°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.

Turgesius Island middle Lough Lene
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