The Way To See Ireland is Through Athlone And Limerick

Ireland is a place that is surrounded by vast seas. So if you plan on including it in your Europe vacation itinerary, do not be surprised when almost all towns that you see have great panoramic views of the sea. But with all those bayside towns that you will be visiting, you'll soon be yearning for the sights of mountains and slopes and hills.

In comes Limerick. Being only 15 minutes away from Shannon Airport, this city is one of Ireland's main tourist attractions. This is due to the significant establishments built in the area. Included in the list are: King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, Hunt Museum and University of Limerick. Apart from these are the numerous beautiful gardens and Georgian houses, floating houses and the like. All these provide a postcard perfect view of the area. It is also the Republic of Ireland's third largest city and the regional capital of Ireland's Mid-western Region.

A few of the events that occur in the city every year include Theatre Evenings at the atmospheric Georgian House held midsummer, and a poetry revival.

In the city you will surely find many pubs and restaurant to satisfy any appetite and taste visitors may have. Many of them are world renowned. There is no shortage of accommodations in Limerick as visitors can find something to suit their liking and their pocket.

After Limerick, you should try to 'discover' Athlone. Just 121 km away from Limerick and centrally located in Ireland, it is a thriving town situated along the banks of River Shannon. Athlone is locally famous to be the ideal holiday get- away with its numerous shops that cater to almost every need. Because of its location, you will not have any problem on how to get there. Using car rental in Ireland, you can make use of the good quality road network connecting Athlone to Dublin and all other heavy weight population centers, and use the N6 since it connects the National Primary Road connects it to Dublin and Galway, while National Secondary Routes allows you to travel from north to south.

If you have a plan to travel by air, then you can reach the town by landing at Dublin or Shannon Airport first, and then travel for 90 minutes by car to the town. If you want to make use of the train, then it'll take you 90 minutes since the train is an old line. If travelling by car, it will take 90 minutes from Dublin and 50 minutes away from Galways. Getting around the town requires you to use something that is lightweight and simple. Generally, you can just walk around town since everything you need to go is within walking distance.

Limerick and Athlone are great destinations and once there it is good to plan to see as much of them as you possibly can with the time you have. You surely will not be disappointed. There is a lot to see and do in these cities.

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