Welcome to Athlone

Athlone (Baile Átha Luain) is a town that lies on the River Shannon near the southern extremity of Lough Ree. If is situated just insided the bouds of county Westmeath beside neighbouring county Roscommon.

The River Shannon runs through Athlone and the town is a popular spot for people passing through on pleasure craft, many of whom stop off at the Marina.

Sean's Bar, located on the west bank of the river, is listed by the Guiness Book of World Records as Ireland's oldest pub.

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Athlone News

Second Day Of Hearings Into Former Athlone Garda's Claims - Midlands103

Midlands103

Second Day Of Hearings Into Former Athlone Garda's Claims
Midlands103
The Disclosures Tribunal is into a second day of examining claims made by a Garda formerly stationed in Athlone. Keith Harrison alleges that he was harassed by senior Gardaí and referred to Tusla after arresting a colleague on suspicion of drink ...

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Publish: Tuesday 19th September 11:36am

Midlands103

Planning Approved For Initial Athlone Flood Relief Works
Midlands103
Planning has been approved for the first part of a €6m flood relief project in Athlone. The first of eight phases of work involves the construction of flood walls and barriers along the west bank of the River Shannon between the town bridge and ...

Publish: Tuesday 19th September 10:50am

Irish Times

Murphy praises 'frontline' Athlone homelessness scheme
Irish Times
The chairman of Midlands Simon Community Mark Cooney described the results from its Housing First pilot service in Athlone, Co Westmeath, as a major source of hope. “With the minimum of resources, an end to homelessness was found for people with a ...

Publish: Wednesday 13th September 9:45pm

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