Published: Tue 31 May 2016, 3:54 PM

Last updated: Tue 31 May 2016, 5:20 PM

Six reasons to get out and enjoy Athlone today!

Published: Tue 31 May 2016, 3:54 PM

Last updated: Tue 31 May 2016, 5:20 PM

1. It has one of the oldest pubs just named one of the best in the world by Lonely Planet!

2. There's lots to see and do! Including this at Dún na Si, Moate!

3. It has the best food!

4. It's got the Old Rail Trail!

5. It's one of the prettiest towns in all of the midlands!

6. There's even Viking blood in us!

Published: Tue 31 May 2016, 3:54 PM

Last updated: Tue 31 May 2016, 5:20 PM

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