Shopping
Shopping outlets in Athlone:
Athlone Towncentre
Located adjacent to Sheraton Athlone Hotel and has become a focal point for the centre of Athlone. This superb shopping hub for Athlone and the midlands houses over 70 stores and a variety of cafes and restaurants catering for all tastes. Shops include Zara, H&M, River Island, Next, Bernard John, M&S, Promod, Tommy Hilfiger, Eason, Monsoon, Warehouse, Fields, Principles ... and many more! Plus over 1200 underground car parking spaces.
Tel: 090 6484387
Web: www.athlonetowncentre.com
Golden Island Shopping Centre
Located in Athlone, offers a quality shopping experience with over 40 different retail outlets to choose from such as Fashion Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Flowers, Jewellery, Music, Books, Sports Equipment, Photography, Giftwear and Household Furnishings.
Tel: 090 647 6760
Web: www.goldenislandsc.com
Left Bank Mall
This newly opened mall has made its mark on the shopping experience in the Midlands having some unique offerings inside. What started out as a large single unit has now developed into a 7 unit shopping destination with fabulous shops such as Snoozzz and Shoes with their interior design service, Corin Bishop Photography, Erre Esse and a new Laser Clinic.
Athlone Crystal & Gift Gallery
Shoppers can select from several new ranges of glassware, vases, bowls, candleholders, clocks and presentaton pieces to suit everyone's budget. Choose also from ranges of tableware, furniture, textiles, pottery and ceramics, jewellery, wood, slate.
Tel: 090 647 7774
Bastion Gallery
This 100 year old shop/gallery is situated in the heart of Athlones historic left bank. 2 minutes walk from Athlone Castle. They specialise in Traditional and Contemporary Irish Crafts. A health section was recently added to the premises.
Tel: 090 649 4948
Carraig Donn Gift Centre
Showcasing Irelands highest quality products from traditional Aran Sweaters to Irish Designer Knitwear. Also available are excellent ranges of crystal, pottery & China.
Tel: 090 647 2661
Glasson Pottery Art and Traditional Music Centre
Traditional music,art and pottery
Tel: 090 643 9815
The Gift & Design Centre
Gift shop carring a range of modern giftwear for house and home.
Tel: 090 647 2735
Wood 'B' Designs
Unique gift and homeware using the rich patterns of Irish hardwoods. Tel: 090 647 7468
The Celtic Roots Studio
Create sculptures and gifts in bogwood, which is over 5000 years old, the remains of trees that have come to the surface as a result of turf cutting. The wood is dried and then carved into unique sculptures and gifts.
Tel: 090 643 0404
Culture & Entertainment in Athlone:
The Dean Crowe Theatre
There is always something to entertain at the Dean Crowe one of Ireland's largest provincial Theatres. For details of current productions:
Web: www.deancrowetheatre.com
Tel: 090 6474596.
Athlone Little Theatre
Popular theatre productions staged periodically throughout the year.
www.athlonelittletheatre.ie
Tel: 6474324
Athlone IMC Cinema
For all the latest releases and Kids Club Movies.
Golden Island, Athlone
Tel: 090 647 6655
Sean's Bar
Recognised by the Guinness Book of Record as Ireland's oldest pub. Located in Athlone's Old Town, an exceptionally popular spot with tourists and locals alike. Live music and entertainment on selected evenings each week.