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Athlone

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Athlone/Baile Átha Luain [1], meaning "The Town of the Ford of Luain". is the largest town in County Westmeath in Ireland's East Coast & Midlands. The town is actually split in two by the river Shannon. One side of it is in Connacht and the other is in Leinster.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

You can reach Athlone by landing in Dublin or Shannon. Athlone is just 90 minutes from either Dublin or Shannon Airport.

[edit] By train

It takes 90 minutes. It is an old line but its a great one.

[edit] By car

It takes 90 minutes from Dublin and 50 minutes from Galway to arrive in Athlone

[edit] Get around

[edit] By taxi

Taxi service is always available 24 hours a day. You can call directory enquiries (11890 nationwide) to get local taxi phone numbers. There are three main taxi ranks in the town, one at Golden Island Shopping Centre, one at The Price of Wales Hotel and thirdly at the Bus & Rail Station. Or you'll always see taxis driving around, so just wave!

[edit] By foot

Just about everything in Athlone Town is in easy walking distance.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Athlone Castle - great for history-lovers. Originally built for England's King John in 1210, it was twice besieged in the 17th century (The Siege of Athlone) before finally being captured by the Williamites.
  • Locke's Distillery Museum
  • The River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, runs through Athlone.
  • A bronze bust of Count John McCormack, Athlone native and renowned singer, is located on the promenade in Athlone.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Go golfing at the Glasson Golf & Country Club or the Mt. Temple Golf and Country Club.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Golden Island Shopping Centre has 30+ shops and a cinema.
  • The new Athlone Town Shopping Centre will be opening in Oct 2007 with over 80 shops.
  • Walking around town, you'll surely find a shop that fits your needs - everything from high-street stores to corner shops.
  • McGorisk for Men, 12 Church St., 090 6476688. Stockists of Hilfiger, Lacoste, Gant, State of Art, Replay, Gas, Diesel. Upstairs caters for all of your suiting needs.

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Harveys Bar, Lloyds Lane, ☎ 0906474051. good pint staff are nice. no hassle customers are a great laugh.  edit
  • Gertie Brownes, Church Street.  edit
  • Karma Nightclub, Church Street.  edit
  • Kellys, Dublin Gate Street.  edit
  • Lough Ree Inn, Coosan Point.  edit
  • Potters Bar, Sean Costello Street, ☎ 090 6474057. A pub for all ages with a great pint and great atmosphere. Soup and sandwiches served weekdays 12:30PM-3:30PM.  edit
  • Ricks, Church Street.  edit
  • Riverside Inn, Castle Street.  edit
  • Sean's Bar, Main Street, ☎ 00353 906492358.  edit
  • The Castle Inn, Main Street.  edit
  • The Prince Bar, Prince Of Wales Hotel, Church Street.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Mill Bar B&B, Tuam Road, Athlone, County Roscommon (Located on the Tuam Road, just outside the town), ☎ +353 (0)90 649 2927 (), [2].  edit

[edit] Get Out

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