Visiting Athlone
Athlone is a lively town buzzing with atmosphere and is located in the centre of Ireland on the banks of the River Shannon just south of Lough Ree. Visitors, both Irish and Overseas are guaranteed a friendly genuine welcome, value for money and lots of choice. The town is easily accessed by rail and road and the bus and train station is located in Athlone Town Centre only minutes walk from all the main facilities. There is an excellent selection of hotels, quality B&B's and self-catering accommodation to choose from. Athlone has become a mecca for restaurants offering a diversity of dishes at affordable prices.
It is one of just 21 Irish Walled Towns and Villages and is home to several historical landmarks, most notably Athlone Castle which was built as a fortification in 1210 during the Anglo-Norman times. There are lots of visitor attractions and historical sites in and around Athlone such as Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Derryglad Folk Museum, Moydrum Castle, Dun na Si Heritage and more. Guided Walking Tours of the town, boat-trips and Bus tours provide visitors with different ways of experiencing the town. The River Shannon flows through Athlone making it a popular destination for water and leisure enthusiasts. Guided boat-trips of Lough Ree and the River Shannon operate from Athlone during the visitor season and many events are planned on or beside the water. Activities are plentiful and there is lots to choose from whether you are a sporting or cultural enthusiast or just taking a break with your family or friends.
Choose Athlone this year for a weekend break, business meeting venue, shopping, leisure or sporting event such as the Euro-Festival 2010 or TriAthlone 2010 and you won't be disappointed!
Accommodation
Use this website to get the best rates and selection of accommodation in Athlone and Ireland!
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Food and Drink
Look no further than Athlone for delicous food, real value and good craic in Ireland's finest Restaurants & Pubs!
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What to do in Athlone
Your complete guide on what to do in Athlone including top sightseeing tips, boat-trips, shopping, visitor attractions, sports, leisure, festivals & events and lots more.
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Places To See
Take your pick from a wealth of attractions, historical sites, family and visitor amenities that are located in Athlone and neighbouring areas.
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River Shannon
The River Shannon which flows through Athlone is the longest river in Ireland. It divides the west from the east and south. The river flows from the Shannon Pot in County Cavan through or between 10 counties before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at the Shannon Estuary.
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Shopping in Athlone
Browse our guide of places to shop in Athlone. Go on shop til you drop and
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Special Offers
If you are bargain hunting check out the latest special offers and packages available in Athlone or sign up for our free newsletter with details of offers every month or get instant notices of offers from our twitter account.
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Visitor Guides
Download Visitor Guides and maps for Athlone, County Westmeath and surrounding areas. Get contact details for Visitor Information Offices and resources.
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