Athlone is a town on the border of County Roscommon and County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree. It is the second most populous town in the Midlands Region with a population of 22,869 in the 2022 census.
From centre: the Church of Saints Peter and Paul sits on the bank of the River Shannon; Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle, Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the River Shannon
St. Mary's Church, Roman Catholic in Athlone
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
County Roscommon is a county in Ireland. It is part of the province of Connacht and the Northern and Western Region. It is the 11th largest Irish county by area and 26th most populous. Its county town and largest town is Roscommon. Roscommon County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county was 69,995 as of the 2022 census.
River Suck at Athleague.
Roscommon Castle
The River Shannon running through Athlone town.
Lough Key