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Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle, Athlone

 Sagespot Says:  The Normans built Athlone castle here in 1210, at this important crossroads formed by the river and teh ford across from it. Over the centuries it was much squabbled over, particularly during the turbulent 17th century. In 1690 the Jacobite town survived a siege by... 

Oldest Pub in Ireland...

Oldest Pub in Ireland..., Athlone

 Sagespot Says:  Sean's Bar holds the "legendary" title of the Oldest Pub in Ireland. Owners of the pub are on record since 900 AD. Though the old bus seats have gone, the interior is suitably down-at-heel with log fires, uneven floors, sawdust and a rickety piano. You can cath live music... 

Castle in Athlone

Castle in Athlone, Athlone

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Hotels  

Glasson Golf Hotel

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Sheraton Athlone

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Restaurants  

Riverside Inn: great Irish Pub food

Riverside Inn: great Irish Pub food, Athlone

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Nightlife  

The dog & Duck

The dog & Duck, Athlone

 horseskoby Says:  The best bar in the midlands ask for frankie the owner and say horseskoby sent you.....he will tell you where to visit in the area. 

The left bank: Sean's Bar

The left bank: Sean's Bar, Athlone

 horseskoby Says:  On the Roscommon side of Athlone drop into the oldest bar in either Ireland or Britain a wonderful place anytime of night and day 

Transportation  

Getting here

Getting here, Athlone

 irishguy85 Says:  Athlone is the hub of the Irish public transport system because of its central location. The town's bus and train stations are part of the same building and are located close to the town centre (around 10 minute walk). Buses depart from the station to Dublin and Galway on an... 

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 On the Roscommon side of Athlone drop into the oldest bar in either Ireland or Britain a wonderful place anytime of night and day 

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Q:  Hi, im moving into oakdale in athlone and im wondering are there buses running from there to athlone i.t and if so, what are the... 

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A: Hello there. Are we to assume you mean Athlone, Ireland? I recommend you check out the website of the National Bus Company. www.buseireann.ie 

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staying in Athlone

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 Athlone claims the first pub in Ireland 

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Great City

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 This is probably going to sound bizarre to some, but Athlone reminded me quite a bit of Prague in wintertime. The town of Athlone has something of a split personality. It has been a garrison town for... 

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the centre of Ireland

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 This town is in the centre of ireland but make sure when you stop here you go to one of two places....read on in nightlife section 

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