Athlone, an ideal regional centre is the largest town on the River Shannon standing on the boundaries of two counties namely Westmeath and Roscommon in the centre of Ireland on the main N6. It is a historic town because of its strategic location and is commonly referred to as “the gateway to the west”. An ideal place for touring or based holidays this busy and prosperous town has a wide range of tourist attractions, top class accommodation and excellent restaurants each with its own distinctive character catering for all the family.