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

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Publish: Wednesday 22nd August 12:35am

Irish Examiner

Update: Gardaí in Athlone find one teen; seek help locating another
Irish Examiner
Update 11.20am, 21/08/18: Janelle Quinn has been located safe and well. Gardaí wish to thank the public for their assistance. The whereabouts of Hannah Hughes are still unknown. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information of her whereabouts to ...
Athlone Gardaí Still Searching For Missing GirlMidlands103
Two teenagers found safe following appealRTE.ie
Gardaí issue fresh appeal for help tracing girl (16) believed to be in Dublinthejournal.ie
Independent.ie
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Publish: Tuesday 21st August 11:30am

Irish Times

One of two missing teenagers from Athlone found safe and well
Irish Times
Gardaí reported on Tuesday that 15-year-old Janelle Quinn, who was last seen in her home in Athlone, had been found. However, the whereabouts of Hannah Hughes (16), who also went missing from her home in Athlone last week, are still unknown.

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Publish: Tuesday 21st August 12:08pm

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