Adrian's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Officially the Guinness Book of Records oldest pub. People come from across the world to visit and sample some of the craic,pints and their own whiskey. Beside Athlone Castle, the Shannon and a very popular area with many pubs and food options close by.
31 habitants recommandent
Bar de Sean, le plus vieux pub du monde
13 Main StOfficially the Guinness Book of Records oldest pub. People come from across the world to visit and sample some of the craic,pints and their own whiskey. Beside Athlone Castle, the Shannon and a very popular area with many pubs and food options close by.
The Hot Tub Boat
Coosan Point RoadA romantic and totally unique experience on the stunning Lough Ree.
Athlone Post Office
Barrack StreetBuilt by King John in the 13th century to protect the strategic East-West route along the River Shannon. The site of the siege of Athlone in 1691. Miles of views south along the Shannon on sunny days.
38 habitants recommandent
Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre
Built by King John in the 13th century to protect the strategic East-West route along the River Shannon. The site of the siege of Athlone in 1691. Miles of views south along the Shannon on sunny days.
Whiskey Tasting Tour of this renowned local whiskey. Train station located in Tullamore to get you safely back to Athlone 👍👍
31 habitants recommandent
Entrepôt Tullamore D.E.W. Old Bonded
Bury QuayWhiskey Tasting Tour of this renowned local whiskey. Train station located in Tullamore to get you safely back to Athlone 👍👍
Beautiful stroll 10 minutes from the house down a quite country lane. Wild deer roam here and the local heritage group have info points. There's also a beautiful steam and wild garlic in springtime.
Meehambee Dolmen
Beautiful stroll 10 minutes from the house down a quite country lane. Wild deer roam here and the local heritage group have info points. There's also a beautiful steam and wild garlic in springtime.
World renowned heritage site and Visitor Centre on the banks of the Shannon
20 minutes drive away
51 habitants recommandent
Clonmacnoise
World renowned heritage site and Visitor Centre on the banks of the Shannon
20 minutes drive away
Looped walks and access to Lough Ree. A nice place to spend some time and also see Portlick Castle
Portlick Millennium Forest
Looped walks and access to Lough Ree. A nice place to spend some time and also see Portlick Castle
1.5hr walk around a Norman peninsula on Lough Ree. Often the only others there are cattle,sheep, endangered overwintering birds such as the Curlew and anglers on the Lough in their traditional boats.
Rindoon Castle
1.5hr walk around a Norman peninsula on Lough Ree. Often the only others there are cattle,sheep, endangered overwintering birds such as the Curlew and anglers on the Lough in their traditional boats.
Lovely friendly pet farm for children and big kids too. Also a great place for a date😁
7 habitants recommandent
Glendeer Pet Farm
Lovely friendly pet farm for children and big kids too. Also a great place for a date😁
The most important site of the ancient High Kings
12 habitants recommandent
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
The most important site of the ancient High Kings
Lough Boora Discovery Park
Walks, sculpture trail and cafe
Huge number of trails and loops and International standard Mountain Biking. Kinnity Castle and Leap Castle Ireland's most haunted castle are worth a visit
46 habitants recommandent
Slieve Bloom Mountains
Huge number of trails and loops and International standard Mountain Biking. Kinnity Castle and Leap Castle Ireland's most haunted castle are worth a visit
Leap Castle
Ireland's most haunted castle with a bloody and violent history
Château de Birr
If you have access to a car it can be a nice place to visit for a short walk or picnic. Normally very quite and peaceful. Close to Rindoon Looped Walk and Norman Ruins and the back roads around here offer nice views of Lough Ree.
Portrunny Harbour, Lough Ree
If you have access to a car it can be a nice place to visit for a short walk or picnic. Normally very quite and peaceful. Close to Rindoon Looped Walk and Norman Ruins and the back roads around here offer nice views of Lough Ree.
A short spin from Athlone making it a nice getaway for a few hours. Beside Clonmacnoise and the Shannon. Lurkers Bar and Restaurant is a popular waterside spot here.
Shannonbridge
A short spin from Athlone making it a nice getaway for a few hours. Beside Clonmacnoise and the Shannon. Lurkers Bar and Restaurant is a popular waterside spot here.
Very famous and striking landmark in Athlone. Located beside Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Seans Bar. Incredible design and contains some Harry Clarke stained glass windows. Worth taking a look inside and you can take some great photos of the Church from the Castle
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Athlone
Barrack StreetVery famous and striking landmark in Athlone. Located beside Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Seans Bar. Incredible design and contains some Harry Clarke stained glass windows. Worth taking a look inside and you can take some great photos of the Church from the Castle
140 acres of meadow and woodland recently opened up to the public at the Hudson Bay Hotel.
Booking needed at the minute while they complete access works.
Yewpoint
140 acres of meadow and woodland recently opened up to the public at the Hudson Bay Hotel.
Booking needed at the minute while they complete access works.
The River Run
Main StreetTrips along the Shannon from Athlone Castle
25 minutes from Athlone and close to Mote Park, Portrunny and Rindoon Ruins and Peninsula
10 habitants recommandent
Château de Roscommon
Castle Lane25 minutes from Athlone and close to Mote Park, Portrunny and Rindoon Ruins and Peninsula
Claypipe Visitor Centre
Visit a once thriving centre of Clay Pipe production
Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Celtic Roots Studio
Craft studio and locally made gifts
McDermott Castle
World famous castle on a lake island in Boyle
Situated in Lough Key Forest Park
Dún Na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
Lake RoadUisneach Hill
Strokestown Park and The Irish National Famine Museum
Lough Key Forest Park
McAllister Distillers Limited
Chapel StreetSustainable Whiskey and tour!
I can vouch for their tasty beer. Available from their shop and our local Super Value
Black Donkey Brewing
I can vouch for their tasty beer. Available from their shop and our local Super Value
Adventure
Bike hire available in Athlone. Over 40km long on tarmaced surface to Mullingar with the Royal Canal trail going to Dublin City centre.
Old Rail Trail Greenway
Bike hire available in Athlone. Over 40km long on tarmaced surface to Mullingar with the Royal Canal trail going to Dublin City centre.
International standard Bike trail in the stunning Slieve Blooms.
Beginners to advanced,bike hire available
10 habitants recommandent
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Centre
International standard Bike trail in the stunning Slieve Blooms.
Beginners to advanced,bike hire available
Europe's biggest inflatable waterpark. Great fun for children and adults.
25 habitants recommandent
Baysports.ie
Europe's biggest inflatable waterpark. Great fun for children and adults.
About 50 minutes away. Beautiful parkland, Cafe, tree canopy walk, Zip-lining, E-biking and the historic town of Boyle with its weekend Farmers Market.
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Parc forestier et d'activités de Lough Key
About 50 minutes away. Beautiful parkland, Cafe, tree canopy walk, Zip-lining, E-biking and the historic town of Boyle with its weekend Farmers Market.
A Looped Walk of Ancient woodland. Close to Rindoon medieval town ruins and Warrenpoint Looped Walk
St John's Wood Car Park
A Looped Walk of Ancient woodland. Close to Rindoon medieval town ruins and Warrenpoint Looped Walk
Trails and walks in this peaceful forest of 650 acres. 25 minutes from the accommodation and 5 minutes from Portrunny and Roscommon Town
6 habitants recommandent
Mote Park
Trails and walks in this peaceful forest of 650 acres. 25 minutes from the accommodation and 5 minutes from Portrunny and Roscommon Town
105km walking trail. This part of Ireland is truly undiscovered, a place where every highway and byway seems to deliver you far from the madding crowd. From peat bogs to wildflower meadows, native woodlands to turloughs, lakes & marshes, it’s the perfect place to escape into the wild.
Suck Valley Visitor Centre
105km walking trail. This part of Ireland is truly undiscovered, a place where every highway and byway seems to deliver you far from the madding crowd. From peat bogs to wildflower meadows, native woodlands to turloughs, lakes & marshes, it’s the perfect place to escape into the wild.
Food Scene
Thyme Restaurant
Custume PlaceMulti award winning restaurant with a locally sourced menu
The Fatted Calf Restaurant
Church StreetAward winning restaurant with a local emphasis
Wineport Lodge
Internationally know food spot overlooking Lough Ree
2 minutes drive or 15 minute minute walk, local Café with home-baked scones and very nice coffee.
Kelly's Cafe Monksland, Athlone
River Village2 minutes drive or 15 minute minute walk, local Café with home-baked scones and very nice coffee.
Another local cafe. Winner of Ireland's best scone award. Breakfast,lunch and dinner. And scones😁
They have another location at Fernhill Garden Centre
Savory Faire
Another local cafe. Winner of Ireland's best scone award. Breakfast,lunch and dinner. And scones😁
They have another location at Fernhill Garden Centre
Some of the best views in Athlone of Lough Ree. Perfect for a coffee break, lunch or drinks with a walkway to the lake and very close to Portlick Amenity Area and Looped Walk and Glasson Village with its restaurants.
9 habitants recommandent
Glasson Hotel & Golf Club
Some of the best views in Athlone of Lough Ree. Perfect for a coffee break, lunch or drinks with a walkway to the lake and very close to Portlick Amenity Area and Looped Walk and Glasson Village with its restaurants.
A local favourite with a old world feel and quality food . Close to Portlick Forest and the Lake House Hotel.
7 habitants recommandent
Grogan's
GlassonA local favourite with a old world feel and quality food . Close to Portlick Forest and the Lake House Hotel.
Some of the best views in Athlone. Varied menu and there's the option of outside seating overlooking the Shannon if you ask in enough time. Incredible views of the river and evening sunsets looking west towards the Castle and St. Peters Church.
Bacchus Restaurant
Custume PlaceSome of the best views in Athlone. Varied menu and there's the option of outside seating overlooking the Shannon if you ask in enough time. Incredible views of the river and evening sunsets looking west towards the Castle and St. Peters Church.
Beer, food, Riverside terrace. Can't ask for anything more. Very popular spot for to sample some of their inhouse and international craft beer and pizza.
Dead Centre Brewing
Beer, food, Riverside terrace. Can't ask for anything more. Very popular spot for to sample some of their inhouse and international craft beer and pizza.
Hatters Lane Bistro
1-2 Strand StreetThe Left Bank Bistro
3 High StAl Mezza Lebanese Restaurant
6 Bastion StKAFE U ATHLONE
Dublin RoadBeans And Leaves
23 Lloyd's LnHandsome Burger
7 Saint Peter's PortKen's Oriental Restaurant ( Athlone)
The CrescentJalan Jalan Restaurant
14 Church StreetKin Khao Thai
1 Abbey LnMurphy's Law
23 Mardyke StreetGlasson Hotel & Golf Club
The Shack Pub
Access RdGastropub,a Athlone institution
Shopping
Athlone Towncentre
Mardyke StreetPretty much has it all
Golden Island Shopping Centre
Golden IslandLoads of shops including Penney's and Tesco
Education
The Sunday Times 2020 winner in The IT category. The Midlands leading academic institute.
Athlone Institute of Technology
Dublin RoadThe Sunday Times 2020 winner in The IT category. The Midlands leading academic institute.
Supplies
Dunnes Stores
Smith's SuperValu Monksland
4 River Village2 minutes away. Full bakery, grocery and Off license
Tesco Express
About 2.5km away, very handy