Athlone - Wikipedia
WEBAthlone (/ æ θ ˈ l oʊ n /; Irish: Baile Átha Luain, meaning "The town of Luan's ford") is a town on the border of County Roscommon and County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree. It is the second most populous town in the Midlands Region with a population of 22,869 in the 2022 census.
17 Best Things To Do In Athlone (2024 Edition) - The Irish Road …
WEBJan 2, 2024 · You’ll find the historic town of Athlone in County Westmeath, in Ireland’s often-underappreciated midlands region. The town is home to plenty of things to see and do and it’s also a stone’s throw from heaps of natural and man-made attractions, as you’ll discover below. 1. Athlone Castle.
It’s all about Athlone | Ireland.com
WEBBordering the counties of Westmeath and Roscommon, on the banks of the swirling River Shannon, the town of Athlone is one of the largest and most vibrant in a part of the island known as Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Culture, craic, history and heritage are all here, against a backdrop of everyday hustle and bustle.
Uncovering Athlone | Ireland.com
WEBWelcome to Athlone, a bustling town by the River Shannon and at the centre of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands! The buzz of Athlone is hard to resist. Find your next adventure here!
Athlone - At the heart of it
WEBConcluding with The Awards Night on the 11th May 2024. For More Information Visit – All Ireland Drama Festival. Dean Crowe Theatre Athlone, Co Westmeath. A top destination in County Westmeath and Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Athlone truly is a …
15 Best Things to Do in Athlone (Ireland) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · The town of Athlone is at an ancient crossing point on the Shannon River, near the very centre of Ireland. When the idea of a federal Irish Republic was floated by the political party Sinn Féin in the 1970s, Athlone was mooted as the capital of a united federal Ireland because of its central position.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Athlone - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Athlone, Ireland: See Tripadvisor's 36,505 traveler reviews and photos of Athlone tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Athlone. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Athlone – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAthlone is a town in County Westmeath, almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. That has made it strategically important for over 1000 years, with the castle its main heritage. It's grown on both river banks into a large industrial town and transport hub, with a population in 2016 of 21,349. Understand [ edit] Athlone Castle
All About Athlone - Athlone
WEBGETTING TO THE HEART OF IT. ‘From culture to art and heritage, and from sport to nature, Athlone brings you all the love!’. Charming, picturesque and ever-surprising, Athlone is a vibrant town in the heart of Ireland’s Midlands at the edge of Lough Ree.
Athlone | River Shannon, County Westmeath, Medieval Castle
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Athlone, town, County Westmeath, Ireland. It lies on the River Shannon just south of Lough (lake) Ree. Located at a major east-west crossing of the Shannon, it has always been an important garrison town. In the 12th century the area, previously fortified by the kings of Uí Maine and Connaught
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