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On the banks of the River Shannon, Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is located in the town center, overlooking the historic Athlone Castle. The hotel has a modern leisure club and stylish restaurant. Many of the bedrooms at this hotel have stunning views over the river and old town area. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access and a modern bathroom. Sumptuous food is served daily in the Quayside Bar &amp; Lounge. Elements Restaurant serves innovative dishes, featuring quality and seasonal ingredients from the local region. Synergy Health &amp; Leisure Club features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and a fully equipped gymnasium. Guests can enjoy views of Athlone Marina from the outdoor terrace. The 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Athlone Bus and Railway Station. Lough Ree is popular with anglers, and is just a 5-minute drive away.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

In Athlone's lively center, this 4-star Sheraton Hotel has a 20-yard pool, a luxury spa, free internet and free parking. Guests have spacious rooms and a stylish restaurant, 1 hours’ drive from Dublin. Sirana Spa has 3 feature pools, a modern gym and a relaxation suite. There is a range of therapies and beauty treatments on offer. All elegant rooms have a Sheraton Sleep Experience bed, flat-screen TV and a large private bathroom. Some rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Athlone and the River Shannon. La Provence Restaurant serves both classic Irish and international cuisine, prepared using the finest produce. Harvest Café offers informal dining, while Sheraton Bar has bar food and cocktails. Riverside restaurants and bars are within 5 minutes’ walk, and Athlone Castle is 2297 feet away. The main bus and rail stations are 1640 feet away.

Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Shamrock Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel in the very center of Ireland, just a 5 minute walk from the restaurants, bars, and nightlife of central Athlone. Each room at Shamrock Lodge offers free Wi-Fi, along with a TV and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms also offer scenic views of the gardens. Iona Bar has garden views and serves traditional food every day. An Luain Restaurant is renowned in the Midlands for its excellent cuisine. Free parking is available on site, and Athlone’s rail and bus station is a 5 minute drive away.

Shamrock Lodge Hotel

Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Dining Enjoy Irish cuisine at The Grannery, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Renovations This property is closed from November 4 2024 to November 3 2026 (dates subject to change). National Ratings Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation. Business Amenities Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Athlone Institute of Technology - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Athlone Towncentre - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Pedal Go Karting Track - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Rose Island - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Luan Gallery - 4 km / 2.5 mi St. Peter and Paul's Church - 4 km / 2.5 mi Athlone Castle - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Athlone Leisure World - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Burren Exposure - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi An Dun Transport and Heritage Museum - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi Mount Temple Golf Club - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi Mt. Temple Golf and Country Club - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi Glasson Golf & Country Club - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Glendeer Pet Farm - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi Athlone Golf Club - 13 km / 8.1 mi The preferred airport for Creggan Court Hotel is Dublin Airport (DUB) - 126.1 km / 78.3 mi Location When you stay at Creggan Court Hotel in Athlone, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Luan Gallery. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Athlone Institute of Technology and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Athlone Towncentre. Headline Near Athlone Institute of Technology

Creggan Court Hotel

Nestled in Monksland, a residential suburb of Athlone town, The Athlone Springs Hotel is less than a 6-minute drive from Athlone town center. Both local busses and taxi companies are available for transport to the town center. The Athlone Springs Hotel features bright and spacious bedrooms with free high-speed WiFi, flat-screen TVs with Netflix compatibility, luxury toiletries and towels. A traditional Irish breakfast is served each morning in the Cedar restaurant. Guests can also enjoy other meals on site, or relax at the bar. There is an on-site gym, as well as leisure club facilities, that consist of of a 20-yard swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. There is ample free car parking at the property. This hotel is less than 0.6 mi from the Westpoint Business Park and the M6 motorway, half way between Dublin and Galway.

Athlone Springs Hotel

Local Accommodation 

Travelling to & within Ireland 

Step into a living history with a stop at Sean’s Bar, officially the oldest pub in Ireland! Legendary tales, great pints and timeless craic await in the pub that’s been on the go in the heart of the country for over 1,100 years.

Sean's Bar

We highly recommend here for anyone looking for a thirst quencher before 14:00 on the day of the wedding celebration. It is a stone's throw from Dead Centre.

Gertie Brownes Bar & Bistro

Olde Worlde Irish Pub in the heart of Athlone Town.

Peddler Mac's Bar & Beer Garden

Trace the footprints of the generations who shaped this place. From early settlements and warring chieftains to foreign invaders and local heroes. This site on the River Shannon is the centre of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

Step back 1,200 years and join the Vikings in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Cruise up the River Shannon to Lough Ree or downriver to the monastic settlement and round towers of Clonmacnoise whilst hearing live commentary on Viking hoards, the beauty of the river, its flora, fauna, bird and fish life. Fun and excitement for all the family.

Viking Tours Ireland

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Gifting 

Your presence at our wedding celebration is truly enough. But, for those who insist, you will know that we were so lucky to bring Tadhg into the world via IVF. In future, we hope to have a sibling for him. A contribution to our IVF fund would be wonderful.

Alex & Paddy

Alex & Paddy

A&P

Wedding Celebration

Wedding Celebration - Evening Invite

Hair of the Dog - Day 2