News & Events

Drama groups from around the country gathered on Thursday to attend the launch of the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. It is the 70th year of the Athlone-based festival, and the first festival since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Next week will see a new addition to the streetscape of Athlone. From Monday next 25 April Westmeath County Council shared bike scheme will launch in Athlone Town. The general public will now have a new way of getting around Athlone , with journeys from…

Dead Centre Brewing , Athlone’s local craft brewery, full bar and pizza house have launched their Brewery tours. The tours, which can be booked on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings are the perfect way to relax and explore a new hobby in Athlone. The interactive…

The Athlone me2you is now available to purchase online via athlonegiftcard.ie. This card which has been brought to the market by Irish owned company me2you in association with Athlone chamber of Commerce will allow both consumers and employers to purchase gift cards of up to 150.00 to spend in local retailers around Athlone. 

Athlone is perfect for celebrating with friends and family this Christmas, checkout our hotel offers or our getaway break ideas. We have a few other ideas to experience Athlone and all its Christmas magic this December. For some festive cheer with everything from Santa Sing…

The next in the series – a glimpse of the people and personalities behind Destination Athlone businesses. Rosie Boles tells us about developing her business at the heart of Ireland – Burgess of Athlone and The Village at Burgess. Some towns boast an iconic store,…

Something for everyone in Athlone this December, from comedy, live music, arts, crafts to festive Christmas markets. You can also sit back and relax as you cosy up in a hot tub that floats on the Shannon, Athlone is full of surprises and unique experiences.…

Athlone ticks all the boxes – luxurious spas, delicious food, cocktails & local craft beer, a wide choice of accommodation, big brands and independent retailers to choose from. We are just 90 minutes by train or car from Dublin and Galway so perfectly positioned for…

The next in the series – a glimpse of the people and personalities behind Destination Athlone businesses. Vincent Harney tells us about developing his business at the heart of Ireland – Athlone Guided Walking Tours. After a long career as postmaster, most people would consider…

At Athlone Food Circle we have put together a fantastic Christmas gift guide featuring our members so you can support local businesses and easily pick up one of theses gifts in Athlone and wider areas or online.