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| Athlone Overview |
| A castle, a cathedral, and a market square; Athlone has all three requirements that make up a traditional Irish town, as well as a river flowing through. The River Shannon cuts through the town dividing two of the ancient provinces of Ireland, and two counties, with Co. Westmeath and Leinster on the right bank and Connacht and Co. Roscommon on the left. Its geographical location makes Athlone the centre of Ireland and an excellent base for exploring the surrounding towns and villages. |
| Athlone Essentials |
Athlone Castle – Housing the local museum and offering exceptional views of the River Shannon, ancient Athlone Castle offers free admission to visitors.
Athlone Crystal Factory – This tiny factory makes exquisite crystal, easily on a par with Waterford, and sells its delicate works to visitors in its small factory shop.
River Cruises – Take a leisurely boat ride up the Shannon to Lough Ree, or go for the faster option of a hovercraft.
Day Trip –Clonmacnoise is some distance from Athlone but well worth visiting to see the ancient monastery and some of the best Romanesque architecture in Ireland.
Nightlife – Nothing beats an Irish pub for fun, laughter and rousing Irish ballads, and Sean’s Bar has been doing so since 1654. |
| Athlone Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
Athlone Festival – (June) An annual festival celebrating Athlone.
John McCormack Golden Voice – (Late Autumn) A competition for aspiring opera singers.
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