Activities in Athlone
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Viking Tours
Cruise along the Shannon aboard a replica Viking longship, complete with costumed staff and dress-up clothes, including helmets, swords and shields. Head north to Lough Ree or south to Clonmacnoise. A round trip to Clonmacnoise allows a 90-minute stop at the ruins. Call for schedules.
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Shannon Safari
New outfit Shannon Safari offers private hour-long powerboat cruises year-round for €200 per hour. Boats depart beside the Radisson hotel.
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Strand Tackle Shop
Information and fishing permits are available from the friendly Strand Tackle Shop, on the eastern bank of the river opposite the castle.
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Midland Tours
This company offers a range of half-day tours to Clonmacnoise, the Fore Valley, Birr Castle, Tullamore Heritage Centre and Locke's Distillery, and Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum.
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