Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in , , , dating from the 12th century.
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Photo: Sgbrito, Public domain.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone and Luan Gallery.

Church
Photo: Gerard Michael Lynch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a prominent Roman Catholic parish church located in , in Ireland. Situated on the western bank of the River Shannon, directly opposite Athlone Castle, the church serves as a significant landmark in the town. is situated 110 metres northwest of Athlone Castle.

Art gallery
Photo: Joseph Mischyshyn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a publicly owned art gallery in , , Ireland. The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams.

Pub
Photo: Serge Ottaviani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sean's Bar is a pub in , Ireland, notable for its reputed establishment in AD 900, and claim to being the oldest extant bar in Ireland. However, architectural and archaeological records, including the Record of Monuments and Places and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, date the building to the 17th or 18th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athlone and Ballykeeran.

Photo: Imehling, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in , almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. The promenade on the River Shannon is popular among anglers, birdwatchers and swimmers.

Village
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is a small village in , , near . It is located on the N55 road in the townland of Annagh overlooking . is situated 4½ km northeast of Athlone Castle.

Locality
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or Bealnamulla is a village in , . It lies 4 km from the centre of , just beyond the urban boundary, on the R362 regional road. is situated 5 km west of Athlone Castle.

Athlone Castle

Latitude
53.42315° or 53° 25′ 23″ north
Longitude
-7.94266° or 7° 56′ 34″ west
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
9C5JC3F4+7W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 463369130
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q4815603
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Satellite Map

Discover Athlone Castle from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Danish to Ukrainian—“Athlone Castle” goes by many names.
  • Danish: “Athlone Castle”
  • German: “Athlone Castle”
  • Russian: “Замок Атлон”
  • Ukrainian: “Замок Атлон”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Athlone Castle and River Run.

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