Information About Athlone, Ireland
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Things to do in Athlone
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Athlone, the capital of the Midlands, is a busy town with a good range of shops, including a vast array of knitwear, Celtic crafts and souvenirs as well as some excellent restaurants and pubs. The newly opened 'Athlone Town centre' shopping mall offers many large department stores
What is there to see?
Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre provides excellent viewing points across the river Shannon. The castle houses a tourist information centre, gift shop and tea rooms. You may explore the history of the castle and walk it's battlements.
What can I visit?
The Derryglad Folk Museum collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past. For children Kiddies Adventureland at Athlone Leisure offers an indoor dream for all kids. This is a supervised kiddies play area with slippery slides, rope bridges, pulleys, ball pools, bouncy castle, free fall and spiral tube slides.
Is this place famous for anything?
Athlone Literary Festival Mid September
Is there a market day?
Fernhill Garden Centre - market takes place on the last Sunday of every month The market is under cover, with all necessary services and plenty of parking. Also Athlone Farmers Market - Sat 10-3 in Market Square. The produce on sale includes:- organic vegetables, smoked fish, local honey & beeswax products, preserves, cheeses, home baking, flowers and plants all locally produced.
Is there a public swimming pool?
Athlone Regional Sports Centre, Ballymahon Rd, Athlone
Opening Hours: 07.15 to 20.15 - various sessions for adults, keep fit etc. www.athlonesportscentre.ie
Alternative: Yes
Is there a tourist office?
The tourist office is housed within Athlone Castle
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Athlone Golf Club, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 0902 92073
Are there any other recommended activities?
If you experience wet weather, Athlone Leisure World at Grace Road would be well worth a visit. Facilities include computerised ten pin bowling, kiddies adventureland, astro-turf football and a health and fitness club.
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
Athlone has a good rail link to Dublin - about an hour - ideal for sightseeing in the city. Alternatively, for a day out, you could visit Belvedere House Gardens and Park at Mullingar, about an hour's drive away. 160 acres of parkland with 6kms of magnificent woodland and lakeshore walks, including the Narnia Trail. The garden was created in the 18th century by Lord Belfield after he suspected his wife of having an affair with his brother. The angered aristocrat locked her in the house for 30 years while he landscaped the garden. Adjacent to the visitor centre are two children's play areas. There is also a delightful tram, which provides guided tours around a section of the parkland on selected days throughout the year
Website: www.belvedere-house.ie
Shopping in Athlone
Back to topSupermarket
Tesco & Dunnes Stores
Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Opening Hours: Tesco 24 hours
What other shops are there??
The Golden Island Shopping Centre has over 40 retail outlets and the newly opened Athlone Town centre shopping mall, which is said to offer better shopping than Dublin, includes many famous high street department stores
Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat:9am-6pm Thurs & Fri:9am-9pm Sun & Bank Holidays:12am-6pm
Practicalities at Athlone
Back to topMooring
Mooring advised on the floating jetties located between railway bridge and road bridge. Charge of €10 per night.
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes
Can I get fuel here?
no
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Yes
Is there a bank?
Yes
Is there an ATM?
Yes - at various banks and shopping centres.
Is there a post office?
Barrack Street, Athlone and several others
Is there a doctor?
Yes
Is there a pharmacy?
Brett's Pharmacy, 49 Connaught St. Athlone and several others
Is there a taxi company here?
Mid Shannon Cabs Tel: :+353 902 74347
Can I get internet access here?
The Netcafe, 1 Paynes Lane, Athlone. Just 30 yds from
Dunnes Stores, Irishtown, next door to Rayners Bar & Bistro.
