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Take a walk along the River Shannon through the heart of the charming town with Athlone Castle in the background. Dine at amazing restaurants and immerse yourself in the history of the area that’s been in use since the B...

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See Athlone car-freeExplore Westmeath without a car and uncover the natural beauty of Athlone, Hodson Bay and more.
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  • Go car-free in Hodson Bay and Lough Ree
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    Go car-free in Hodson Bay and Lough Ree
    Westmeath
  • Plan a car-free trip to Athlone and the Old Rail Trail
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    Plan a car-free trip to Athlone and the Old Rail Trail
    Westmeath
  • Visit website    A man and woman cycling along a trackway in an open field
    Buckley Cycles Athlone
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    Buckley Cycles Athlone
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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Castle at night time with pillar lights along the footpath in front
Athlone CastleAthlone Castle
Sean's Bar
Sean's BarSean's Bar
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Walking Tours of Old Athlone
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Dead Centre Brewing Company
Dead Centre Brewing CompanyDead Centre Brewing Company
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Start your adventureUncover a warm inviting town with amazing food and pubs, and endless outdoor activities on Lough Ree and the River Shannon.
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  • Visit website    A copper still in a whiskey distillery
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    The Irish Whiskey Trail
    Athlone, Co. Roscommon
  • Visit website    Castle at night time with pillar lights along the footpath in front
    Athlone Castle
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    Athlone Castle
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
  • Visit website    People enjoying a Viking Tours sailing to Clonmacnoise on a Viking heritage boat
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    Viking Tours
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
  • Visit website    Two kids on bikes along the Old Rail Trail Greenway along with two kids that are picking flowers on the side of the trail
    Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone
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    Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
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Make great memories on an adventure for the whole family in Athlone.

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Baysports
Athlone, Co. Roscommon
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The Planet Athlone
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The Planet Athlone
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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Athlone Equestrian Centre
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Sean's Bar holds the Guinness world record for ‘The Oldest Pub in Ireland’ with an official dating of 900AD. The décor is a testament to the history of Ireland- wattle and wicker walls and old coins on display, a peat fire, sawdust to soak up spilt Guinness and low ceilings.

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Looking for somewhere great to eat and drink? Check out food and drink in Athlone.

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Ath Luain Restaurant at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Ath Luain Restaurant at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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Left Bank Bistro
Left Bank Bistro
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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Hatters’ Lane Bistro
Hatters’ Lane Bistro
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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