It had been on display outside Belvedere House for nine years.
The mystery of a missing cannon in Westmeath has been solved.
It had been on display on a plinth outside Belvedere House for nine years since the closure of Columb Barracks.
Locals became concerned after it disappeared from that location during the pandemic and no one seemed to be aware of it's location.
However, Westmeath County Council have revealed that the 25-pounder gun is in storage at the site in Mullingar.
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No Opening Date Yet For New Westmeath Injury Unit
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