The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592

Me:
I'll just cycle my bike to the train, travel by train, and cycle to my destination. Simple!

Irish Rail:
No.

Me:
Okay.. I'll just cycle a bike share bike to the train, and work out the rest later.

Bike share schemes:
You can't cycle here.

Me:
What. fuuuuuuuuuuuu.. Fine. I'll book a taxi to the train. Jesus fucking christ.

#HowDoIGetToAthlone #BikeWeek #Dublin #Athlone #Westmeath #MastoDaoine

5 May 1647: The Poor Clare community of #Athlone report that they have dispersed #otd in an atmosphere of worsening instability (National Gallery London)
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592
The town of Athlone (Ireland) grew around Athlone Castle, which was strategically built in 1129 at the first location north of Clonmacnoise where River Shannon was passable. It is a nice town to visit. #Athlone #Ireland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Ireland/Day9/#592