Location: Athlone
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What to do and see in Athlone, Province of Leinster: The Best Shopping
Athlone (/æθˈloʊn/; Irish: Baile Átha Luain, meaning "town of Luan's ford") is a town on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree in Ireland. It is the second most populous town in the Midlands Region with a population of 21,349 in the 2016 census, and is considered the commercial capital of the Midlands.
Restaurants in Athlone
1. Glasson Craft Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Situated in the heart of the Village of the Roses, Glasson Craft Gallery offers a unique and varied range of local Irish Craft. Ranging from handmade jewelry and accessories, local pottery and ceramics, and artisan food. The Art Gallery provides an exhibition space for Irish artists. There is also a bespoke picture framing service available.
2. The Bastion Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
A shop selling Irish, handmade and ethically sourced gifts and jewellery as well as their own unique range of handmade silver jewellery' Ogham Treasure ' inspired by Ireland's first writing Michael Jackson and his family spent two hours here in 2006. John Count McCormack practised his singing upstairs with choirmaster Michael Kilkelly the shop is now run by his great granddaughter.
Reviewed By J4246JZderekc
Beautiful little quaint shop filled with high quality Irish craft products. I popped in to pick up a house warming gift but had an exact gift in mind, Katie was helpful beyond belief, and eventually sourced the product for me in what seemed like an impossible timeline! I ended up picking up a couple of other bits from the shop as there was so much there that caught my eye, will definitely have to call back! Incredibly personal service, and a soap filled with beautiful things, a must visit if you are in the Athlone area!
3. Church of Saints Peter & Paul
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
We had twenty minutes to explore this beautiful church opposite the castle just before wedding guests arrived for a wedding. Free to enter and well worth floating around taking photos of the architecture and stained glass window.
4. Burgess Department Store
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Burgess Department Store, founded in 1839, is famous for being the longest established department store in Ireland. This Irish family run retail emporium is renowned for premium customer service, quality fashion & homeware brands, delivering customers a unique & modern shopping experience. Burgess is always increasing labels & brands available, introducing new, exciting ranges.
Reviewed By 568kristineb - Orlando, United States
Nice clothing and homewares store that has a rich history in Athlone. There are some information boards down by the Shannon that explain some of the history of Burgess’s.
5. Golden Island Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RussianGipsy - Longford, Ireland
Love the Athlone it reminds me the Riga. Golden I. Centre is really good , there is everything, sports show, jewelery , massive Primark, I go there every month, also is big parking and places for food and drinks , very hardy, well done????
6. Luan Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By MRBWashingtonDCarea
I spent a few days recently with my sister in Athlone and happened upon this lovely new gallery on the bank of the Shannon. It's not large but is a beautifully open and bright space. The light from the windows overlooking the river is amazing. There were two interesting exhibits when we visited and my sister, a Bob Dylan fan, was thrilled to show the very kind, helpful docent that one of the artists entitled his work with Dylan song titles. I believe there are classes or studios on the lower level, and there seems to be a considerable artists' community in the town. A thoroughly delightful space that I highly recommend for anyone spending time in Athlone.
7. Celtic Roots Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Penneys
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