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

Man (39) dies after car collides with pick-up truck near Athlone - The Irish Times

Man (39) dies after car collides with pick-up truck near Athlone The Irish Times

Driver and passenger in truck not hospitalised after Friday evening crash.

Publish: Saturday 23rd February 10:25am

Soup kitchen to open in Athlone - Westmeath Independent

Soup kitchen to open in Athlone Westmeath Independent

A soup kitchen organisation that serves more than 3,500 hot meals a week at its four centres countrywide is planning to open a facility in Athlone within months.

Publish: Friday 22nd February 4:36pm

Great news for one Athlone rugby star - Westmeath Independent

Great news for one Athlone rugby star Westmeath Independent

Athlone's Jack Carty has made the 23-man squad for Ireland's game against Italy on Sunday. Carty is named among eight replacements for the game in Rome's ...

Publish: Friday 22nd February 2:32pm

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