Must-see attractions in Athlone

  • Athlone Castle

    Athlone

    Inside this low, hulking 13th-century riverside castle, modern displays bring to life the tumultuous history of the town and detail life here through the…

  • Dún na Sí Heritage Park

    Athlone

    Situated 19km east of Athlone, this engaging folk park has a recreated ring fort, a portal dolmen, a lime kiln, a Mass rock, a farmhouse, a fisherman's…

  • Church of St Peter & St Paul

    Athlone

    Designed by Irish architect Ralph Byrne and completed in 1939, this colossal neoclassical church stands opposite Athlone Castle. Its stained-glass images…

  • Luan Gallery

    Athlone

    On the river opposite the castle, this contemporary art gallery has rotating exhibitions by top Irish artists.