Sightseeing
Dating from the 12th century this castle is a popular tourist destination with an interesting self-guided tour and exhibits. The tourist office is located within the grounds. There are great river views from the top!
38 locals recommend
Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre
Dating from the 12th century this castle is a popular tourist destination with an interesting self-guided tour and exhibits. The tourist office is located within the grounds. There are great river views from the top!
Unique and iconic church built in 1937, this is often seen in photographs of Athlone.
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Athlone
Barrack StreetUnique and iconic church built in 1937, this is often seen in photographs of Athlone.
Arts & Culture
Modern gallery on the bank of the Shannon with art exhibits throughout the year. Generally free to enter.
13 locals recommend
Luan Gallery
Elliot Rd Modern gallery on the bank of the Shannon with art exhibits throughout the year. Generally free to enter.
Worth checking out the latest theatre listings on their website to see if you can catch a show:
http://www.deancrowetheatre.com/
Dean Crowe Theatre
5 Chapel StWorth checking out the latest theatre listings on their website to see if you can catch a show:
http://www.deancrowetheatre.com/
Shopping
Contains shops such as Tesco, Penneys, Lifestyle Sports, Gamestop, Specsavers and more.
8 locals recommend
Golden Island Shopping Centre
Golden IslandContains shops such as Tesco, Penneys, Lifestyle Sports, Gamestop, Specsavers and more.
Contains Marks and Spencers, Easons, Starbucks, Next and other shops.
15 locals recommend
Athlone Towncentre
Mardyke StreetContains Marks and Spencers, Easons, Starbucks, Next and other shops.
Bastion Gallery
6 Bastion StQuirky and different, well worth a visit for unique gifts.
Cormican Office, Art & School Supplies
Sean Costello StreetPerfect for anything related to school or art.
ALDI
Golden IslandJust five minutes walk from the apartment.
Tesco Superstore
Golden IslandTen minutes walk from the apartment.
Food Scene
Apache Pizza Athlone
3 Golden IslandFor easy and quick pizzas, you can eat inside the store.
Beautiful and busy Italian restaurant with reasonable prices. Characterful waiters and delicious dishes. Try the Rigatoni Al Cartocio for an eventful presentation!
Il colosseo
6 Northgate StBeautiful and busy Italian restaurant with reasonable prices. Characterful waiters and delicious dishes. Try the Rigatoni Al Cartocio for an eventful presentation!
Quality Italian restaurant on the west side of the town with immaculately presented dishes.
Di Bella Italian
High StreetQuality Italian restaurant on the west side of the town with immaculately presented dishes.
Renowned Thai restaurant set in a ramshackle old house, this is well worth trying if you want something out of the ordinary.
10 locals recommend
Kin Khao Thai
1 Abbey LnRenowned Thai restaurant set in a ramshackle old house, this is well worth trying if you want something out of the ordinary.
If you enjoy Italian food but are a little tired of the same dishes try something Lebanese instead. Al Mezza has a great reputation for tasty dishes from the eastern side of the Mediterranean sea.
Al Mezza Lebanese Restaurant
6 Bastion StIf you enjoy Italian food but are a little tired of the same dishes try something Lebanese instead. Al Mezza has a great reputation for tasty dishes from the eastern side of the Mediterranean sea.
A little expensive but the food is very good, worth a try if you fancy treating yourself.
12 locals recommend
The Left Bank Bistro
3 High StA little expensive but the food is very good, worth a try if you fancy treating yourself.
Contemporary Irish cuisine in an intimate setting, this is a very high quality restaurant but their Early Bird menu is great value.
10 locals recommend
Thyme Restaurant
Custume PlaceContemporary Irish cuisine in an intimate setting, this is a very high quality restaurant but their Early Bird menu is great value.
Some of the best scones around, they do everything from cakes to full lunches. Sit by the window or try the lovely upstairs couches.
Savoury Fare
Golden IslandSome of the best scones around, they do everything from cakes to full lunches. Sit by the window or try the lovely upstairs couches.
Corner House Bistro
Dublin Gate StreetEssentials
Small shop on premises of this fuel station perfect for any essential items if you do not want to go to Aldi or Tesco.
Circle K Athlone
Dublin RoadSmall shop on premises of this fuel station perfect for any essential items if you do not want to go to Aldi or Tesco.
Athlone Post Office
Barrack StreetOpen until 5:30pm, perfect for postage stamps and sending postcards etc.
Midoc out-of-ours GP service operates from here. Let us know if you need help and we will be glad to assist you in getting there if need be. Here is the website for it: http://goo.gl/7dTrlC
Athlone Primary Care Centre
ArcadiaMidoc out-of-ours GP service operates from here. Let us know if you need help and we will be glad to assist you in getting there if need be. Here is the website for it: http://goo.gl/7dTrlC
Parks & Nature
Small but pretty park on the eastern bank of the River Shannon which gives lovely views of the old bridge, the church and barracks across the river.
Burgess Park
Small but pretty park on the eastern bank of the River Shannon which gives lovely views of the old bridge, the church and barracks across the river.
River Shannon
Explore the banks of the river for walks which can go on for miles!
Coosan Point
Nice spot to enjoy lake scenery! There is a small bar out here and a mini "beach".
Entertainment & Activities
IMC Cinema Athlone
Golden IslandAthlone Regional Sports Centre
Brawny RdPay-as-you-go gym and swimming pool within a modern setting.