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

Ericsson's Athlone research centre sold above €19m guide - Irish Times

Irish Times

Ericsson's Athlone research centre sold above €19m guide
Irish Times
The Athlone facility was established in 1974. Knight Frank said the sale attracted “robust interest” and multiple offers were made. “It is a big vote of confidence in the longevity of Ericsson's operations in Athlone” as well as a sign of the “positive ...

Publish: Wednesday 28th June 6:00am

Midlands103

Minister Responds To Calls For Full-Time Air Ambulance Base In Athlone
Midlands103
Finian McGrath's been responding to calls in the Seanad for an extension of the current service, based at Custume Barracks in Athlone. The Programme for Government commits to a feasability study, which will assess whether the daylight only service ...

Publish: Tuesday 27th June 5:12pm

Westmeath Independent

24 Marathons, 24 Days charity challenge is coming to Athlone
Westmeath Independent
An epic charity challenge - involving 24 marathons in 24 days - is coming to Athlone next Tuesday, June 27. Kerry man Shane Finn intends to run 24 marathons in 24 consecutive days to raise €100,000 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI).

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Publish: Thursday 22nd June 4:51pm

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