ATHLONE - The Old Rail Trail currently starts at Garrycastle on the eastern edge of Athlone, a designated historic town and more commonly known as the Capital of the Lakelands. Athlone is a thriving business and shopping town centrally located in the midlands of Ireland on the banks of the River Shannon. It is a busy and prosperous town with an abundance of interesting tourist attractions and excellent restaurants, each with its own distinctive character, catering for all the family. Dominating the town is Athlone Castle Visitor Centre - a Norman castle with panoramic views of the Shannon. Athlone is also home of the Luan Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and the first purpose-built municipal art gallery located in the midlands of Ireland.
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