Sights & landmarks in Athlone

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  • Casparpennsburg
    Pennsburg, PA35 contributions
    The self guided castle tour was unique. It was very well designed and executed. We enjoyed learning about Athlones place in Irish history.
    Written 30 May 2023
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  • Jacky H
    County Sligo, Ireland31 contributions
    Fantastic day out, the animals are so well looked after, kids got a chance to be up close and pet them. loads of play areas and parks for children.
    Written 6 April 2023
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  • Jacqueline R
    Cork, Cork, Ireland564 contributions
    The gallery is located on the river and the light pouring in through the glass lined corridor is stunning in itself.

    The gallery features different local artists and is well worth a visit. Some beautiful thought provoking pieces on display.

    Their is currently no admission charge.
    Written 6 October 2020
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  • Kristine B
    Orlando, FL274 contributions
    Didn’t go inside the church, but it’s gorgeous from outside and has a lovely garden behind and there’s an old burial ground opposite.
    Written 8 March 2020
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  • KDVisiting
    4 contributions
    Very interesting. It's a mark of respect to the men of A company 35th Battalion who fought for the UN in the Congo against enormous odds. They held out from the 13th to the 17th September 1961.

    They were then imprisoned and having survived all the above they then came home to a nation that only just recently honoured their efforts.

    To go I'd advise phoning ahead, the memorial is in a working military base.

    Really worth a visit. It's simplicity, it's setting, really respectful.
    Written 25 May 2019
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