Athlone and Kiltoom
Sightseeing
13th century miniature castle that guards the ford over the River Shannon that gave Athlone its name. Added bonuses are the Hogwartsian bookshop hidden behind it, the Left Bank bistro and the famous 'Sean's Bar'
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Athlone Castle & Visitor Centre
13th century miniature castle that guards the ford over the River Shannon that gave Athlone its name. Added bonuses are the Hogwartsian bookshop hidden behind it, the Left Bank bistro and the famous 'Sean's Bar'
Dividing Ireland in half, this beautiful river can also be treacherous. There is a lovely riverbank walk in Athlone. Fishing and sailing are popular pastimes.
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River Shannon
Dividing Ireland in half, this beautiful river can also be treacherous. There is a lovely riverbank walk in Athlone. Fishing and sailing are popular pastimes.
The Hill of Uisneach is the Neolithic spiritual centre of Ireland at which the High Kings of Ireland, among others, used to gather. If you're sensitive to energy, the famous Cat Stone is quite an experience. Bookings required online if you wish to visit. #HippyHeaven
Uisneach
UisneachThe Hill of Uisneach is the Neolithic spiritual centre of Ireland at which the High Kings of Ireland, among others, used to gather. If you're sensitive to energy, the famous Cat Stone is quite an experience. Bookings required online if you wish to visit. #HippyHeaven
Lough Ree lay at the heart of a thriving medieval world. Explore the medieval ruins at Rindoon on the west bank, or its companion castle on the east, Port. Visit one of the extra scenic viewpoints (Barley Harbour in the north, Carnakill Point Lake View in the south). Dine on the west bank at the Hodson Bay Hotel or on the east at the Glasson Lakehouse. Better still, rent a boat, raft or kayak or take a boat tour to explore the banks and islands of Lough Ree the 13th -century way. (See house manual for contact info.)
Lago Ree, Irlanda
Lough Ree lay at the heart of a thriving medieval world. Explore the medieval ruins at Rindoon on the west bank, or its companion castle on the east, Port. Visit one of the extra scenic viewpoints (Barley Harbour in the north, Carnakill Point Lake View in the south). Dine on the west bank at the Hodson Bay Hotel or on the east at the Glasson Lakehouse. Better still, rent a boat, raft or kayak or take a boat tour to explore the banks and islands of Lough Ree the 13th -century way. (See house manual for contact info.)
Rindoon is built on a fortified peninsula, St John's Point (near the village of Lecarrow) on the western shore of Lough Ree. The castle was built in the 13th century to protect an Anglo-Norman town that once had a population of c.1000 inhabitants. The abandoned town is one of Ireland's most important medieval heritage sites, with access via a great loop-walk, or by boat on the Shannon navigation system. Thx to Rita Ceresini for info and photo (Pinterest). See house manual for more info.
Rindoon Town Walls
Rindoon is built on a fortified peninsula, St John's Point (near the village of Lecarrow) on the western shore of Lough Ree. The castle was built in the 13th century to protect an Anglo-Norman town that once had a population of c.1000 inhabitants. The abandoned town is one of Ireland's most important medieval heritage sites, with access via a great loop-walk, or by boat on the Shannon navigation system. Thx to Rita Ceresini for info and photo (Pinterest). See house manual for more info.
Bars older than we are
Sean's Bar (behind the castle)
Coffey's (Kiltoom)
The oldest pub in Ireland? Maybe. Definitely one of the most fun! Slainte!
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Sean's Bar, World's oldest pub
13 Main StThe oldest pub in Ireland? Maybe. Definitely one of the most fun! Slainte!
One of the local bars for the residents of Kiltoom. Now over 100 years old, run by the 4th generation of Coffey. (The grocery store is attached and open till the bar closes.)
Coffey's Bar
One of the local bars for the residents of Kiltoom. Now over 100 years old, run by the 4th generation of Coffey. (The grocery store is attached and open till the bar closes.)
Hotels
Shamrock Lodge - N37 CK73
Prince of Wales - town centre
Radisson Blu - town centre
Sheraton - town centre
The Prince of Wales Hotel
Church StreetOne of oldest hotels in Athlone, just an 8-minute drive from Hazel Hollows
Just 7 minutes from Hazel Hollows, the Hodson Bay Hotel is a popular spot for weddings and parties in Athlone, Co Westmeath and Co Roscommon. Baysports is also here. The Hodson Bay Golf Course is 2 minutes further.
Hodson Bay Hotel
Roscommon RoadJust 7 minutes from Hazel Hollows, the Hodson Bay Hotel is a popular spot for weddings and parties in Athlone, Co Westmeath and Co Roscommon. Baysports is also here. The Hodson Bay Golf Course is 2 minutes further.
Supermarkets
1. Dunnes Stores - two locations (One is opposite the Golden Island shopping centre.) Coupons and super helpful staff. Also sells household goods.
2. Supervalu - close to Fernhill Garden centre; small and good value
3. Tesco Superstore - located at the far end of the Golden Island centre. Also sells household goods.
4. Marks & Spencer - located in the town centre shopping centre
5. Lidl (N37 NN92) - low-cost store
Tesco Superstore
Golden IslandThere are two Tesco supermarkets in Athlone. this is one of them!