Athlone/Baile Atha Luain, 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.
Get in
By plane
You can reach Athlone by landing in Dublin or Shannon. Athlone is just 90 minutes from either Dublin or Shannon Airport.
By train
It takes 90 minutes. It is an old line but its a great one.
By car
It takes 90 minutes from Dublin and 50 minutes from Galway to arrive in Athlone
Get around
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!
By foot
Just about everything in Athlone Town is in easy walking distance.
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.
Do
Go golfing at the '''Glasson Golf & Country Club''' or the '''Mt. Temple Golf and Country Club'''.
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.
Eat
Drink
Harveys Bar. loyds Lane. 906474051. good pint staff are nice. no hassle customers are a great laugh.
Gertie Brownes. hurch Street.
Karma Nightclub. hurch Street.
Kellys. ublin Gate Street.
Lough Ree Inn. oosan Point.
Potters Bar. ean Costello Street. 90 6474057. A pub for all ages with a great pint and great atmosphere. Soup and sandwiches served weekdays 12:30PM-3:30PM.
Ricks. hurch Street.
Riverside Inn. astle Street.
Sean's Bar. ain Street. 0353 906492358.
The Castle Inn. ain Street.
The Prince Bar, Prince Of Wales Hotel. hurch Street.
Sleep
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Get Out
On the Web
'''AthloneLive.com http://www.athlonelive.com''' A website created and maintained by the people and friends of Athlone.