Sheraton Belong – Resort & Hotels Athlone, Ireland
Sheraton Athlone Hotel
The Lakelands
The midlands are a region with an abundance of rivers, lakes and streams combined with rich pastureland, it offers a terrain of remarkable beauty and diversity.
Charming villages and towns throughout the region boast an individual character and a wealth of interesting possibilities for visitors to explore. We have included a brief guide to the visitor attractions in the regions of Athlone and the Shannon, the list is by no means exhaustive so please let us know what hidden treasure you have uncovered in Ireland’s Lakelands.
Fishing/Angling
Lough Ree is a famous coarse angling lake, seventeen miles long and the second largest lake in the Shannon system. Often described as an inland sea, the lake has numerous bays and inlets which offer the coarse angler a variety of angling . The lake is noted for its big pike. Lough Ree produces specimen bream, tench, hybrids and rudd each year. Bags of mixed coarse fish to 100lbs are common for a day’s fishing. Web: www.shannon-fishery-board.ie
Inny Bay Boat Hire
Fishing boats available to hire. 3-4 People max per boat. Small number of rods and Bait to hire. Great location for Pike, Perch & Trout fishing.
Lough Ree Athlone, Near Ballymahon.
Tom Fox Tel: 0879960173
Viking Tours Ltd.
Viking Adventure Cruises on the river Shannon and Lough Ree and down the river to Clonmacnoise. Ideal for schools and coach tours, it can be booked exclusively for organisations, clubs, weddings, parties etc. Daily scheduled cruises from July to September.
Tel: 090 64 73383
Email: vikingtours@ireland.com
Shannon Safari & Lough Ree Power Boat School
Powerboat trips and lessons for families, friends, clubs and businesses to explore the River Shannon, Lough Ree and Inner Lakes departing from Hodson Bay Hotel and other venues around Athlone.
Tel: 090 6479558
Web: www.shannonsafari.ie
Hodson Bay Water Sports
Irelands leading Boat School operates all year around from Hodson Bay pier. Courses from beginner to instructor levels.
Tel: 1890 70 40 90
Web: www.powerboat.org
The River Run Pleasure Cruiser
Cruise the River Shannon in the comfort of their luxurious 60 seater passenger vessel. Ideal for day trips, corporate travel, schools, private hire, wedding parties. Fully wheelchair friendly.
Tel: 071-9621777 / 087 2663866
Web: www.theriverrun.ie
Hodson Bay Sailing
Hodson Bay Sailing is one of Ireland's leading Sailing Schools, offering courses and training suitable for all levels of experience, from complete novice to expert. Set on the scenic shores of Lough Ree, students have the perfect sail training environment for safe and fun learning.
Tel: 1890 70 40 90
Web: www.hodsonbaysailing.com
Wake Boarding
An exhilarating watersport on Lough Ree- with classes and lessons for adults and children.
Robbie Wynne
Tel: 086 6038450
