ABOUT US
Holiday in a place with a love for life, a passion for quality
and an incomparable combination of natural beauty,
waterway wonder, historical fascination and shopping excellence.
A place where you can reward your zest for life, your spirit of adventure, your hunger for the best and your flair for the characterful and quirky. Holiday in a place where you’ll find all this in one, in Athlone, County Westmeath. A Top Visitor Destination, we truly are a small town with the biggest heart!
THINGS TO DO
Explore the great outdoors, treat yourself to a luxurious day off, or experience the beauty of Athlone’s lakes & rivers – there’s something for everyone at the heart of it all.
Nature & OUTDOORs
Spa & WelLness
ON THE WATER
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF
Ireland’s
Hidden Heartlands
Experience Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, a beautifully unspoiled part of Ireland where life moves at its own pace. Listen to the ebb and flow of trickling streams, kayak across wonderful waterways and explore magical forest treks and trails.
ATHLONE’S TOP ATTRACTIONS
6 Must Do’s on Your First Trip to Athlone
From history to hops, here are six attractions you definitely won’t want to miss on your first visit to the town.
FAMILY FUN
There’s Something For Everyone
Enjoy a great night out with a trip to Planet Athlone’s bowling alley. Catch a movie in the IMC. Get active in the beautiful Lough Key Forest & Activity Park. Visit Glendeer Pet Farm for an personal experience your kids will love. Take a walk through time at the iconic Birr Castle.
Whatever you’re searching for, Athlone is the ideal destination for next family getaway.
Rich Heritage, Refreshingly Modern
Get a taste of Athlone’s diverse attractions by watching the video below.
PLACES TO STAY
FEATURED EVENT
RTE All Ireland Drama Festival 2023
The 2023 All Ireland Drama Festival is a very special year as the Amateur Drama Council Of Ireland founded in Athlone in 1953 is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. It is an amazing success story and one everyone is so proud to be part of.
All around the country festivals are taking place and the nine best plays, all of them multi award winners, will arrive in Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone on a level playing pitch to battle it out for the RTÉ All Ireland Title under the watchful eye of the adjudicator Paula Dempsey.
The plays will bring up many emotions and will excite, delight, surprise and shock the Athlone audience.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 14th of April.
