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May
59°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
Jun
62°F 16°C
50°F 10°C
Jul
65°F 18°C
53°F 11°C
Aug
65°F 18°C
54°F 12°C
Sep
63°F 17°C
50°F 10°C
Oct
56°F 13°C
46°F 7°C
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Larry's Bar
Ollie #1 of 10 attractions in Athlone
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Larrys Bar is a traditional cosy warm Irish pub, located on Barrack Street Athlone (opposite The local Garda station). There is a taxi rank outside...... more » Owner description: Larrys Bar is a traditional cosy warm Irish pub, located on Barrack Street Athlone (opposite The local Garda station). There is a taxi rank outside the door.Larry has a host of entertainment and has live music every weekend to suit all tastes! We also have a cosy intimate Beer Garden and smoking area.Drop in if you want to watch live Sports in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Larrys bar can also cater for all your functions and parties with food catering also available! Our expert team will be " Happy as Larry" to answer questions you might have so just give us shout... All our details are above!! :) « less
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
The Snug Bar
Ollie #2 of 10 attractions in Athlone
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: 2 Beer Gardens • Live Music• Live Sport • Barbeque’s• All types of Parties catered for• Guaranteed good time!The Snug bar is a traditional cosy warm...... more » Owner description: 2 Beer Gardens • Live Music• Live Sport • Barbeque’s• All types of Parties catered for• Guaranteed good time!The Snug bar is a traditional cosy warm Irish pub situated in Athlones Left Bank area. It's an ideal place to enjoy a pint and watch a match or party the night away. There is a host of entertainment to be had with live music to suit all tastes. We have a large heated and covered Beer Garden with full bar, Big Screen TV and BBQ which makes an ideal location for you and your friends to wile away an afternoon on sunny days. Drop in if you want to watch Live Sports in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. « less
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
Derryglad Folk Museum
Ollie #3 of 10 attractions in Athlone
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk Museum, which is hidden in south Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers.The...... more » Owner description: No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk Museum, which is hidden in south Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers.The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past.The museum is privately owned and run by the Finneran Family and houses a unique 25 year collection of over 5,000 items. These include; horse-drawn machinery restored to the original working order, tradesmans tools and buttermaking equipment. For those with an interest in the lifestyle of bygone days, the Museum hosts laundry memorabilia, old and rare washing machines, 1930’s old-style thatched bar & grocery, old-style sheep shears, radios, gramophones and a large collection of 78rpm records, shop dockets and bill-heads, sports display McCormacks photography room where the contents include dark rooms finishing r D & P line, camara’s enlargers and B & W colour processors. as well as much, much more.Derryglad Folk Museum is an ideal destina­tion for school tours, ICA Guilds, Ladies Clubs, Farming Groups, Vintage Clubs, Historical So­cieties, Day Care Centres and many more « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Sean's Bar
Ollie #4 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Viking Tours
Ollie #5 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Come back 1,200 years and join the Vikings on a replica Viking Ship. Cruise up the River Shannon to Lough Ree (1hr 15min) or down river to the...... more » Owner description: Come back 1,200 years and join the Vikings on a replica Viking Ship. Cruise up the River Shannon to Lough Ree (1hr 15min) or down river to the monastic settlement and round tower of Clonmacnoise (1hr 30min one way). Experience the religous and Viking history attached to this area. Hear live commentry on Viking hoardes, on the beauty of the river, its flora, fauna, bird and fish life. Fun and excitement for all the family...Departs from Athlone Castle and tickets are available on board. « less
Attraction type  Ships
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The Spa at Hodson Bay
Ollie #6 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
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Athlone Castle
Ollie #7 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
This imposing castle was originally built in 1210 for England's King John.
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Glasson Golf & Country Club
Ollie #8 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Midlands Tours
Ollie #9 of 10 attractions in Athlone
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Mt. Temple Golf and Country Club
Ollie #10 of 10 attractions in Athlone
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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