Athlone Castle guarding the Shannon crossing since the 1200s, site of a famous 1691 Williamite siege, Sean's Bar with its long-told claim to be one of the oldest pubs in Ireland, a twin-spired Catholic church with Harry Clarke glass, a 17th-century church tower, and a memorial to tenor John McCormack — 5 stops through the town where Leinster meets Connacht. Looking for things to do in Athlone? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Athlone Castle
Sean's Bar
Saints Peter and Paul's Church
St Mary's Church Tower
John McCormack Memorial
For Schools
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