Place:
ATHLONE
Significance:
Second most populated city in the Midlands, the place where the artisans from Clonmacnoise moved their shops as the political center of the area moved from the monastery to this growing trade center
Pilgrimage Context:
Day 4, evening lodging
Pilgrimage Includes:
private coach, opportunity for pre-arranged dinner for purchase and night life. Time to purchase snacks, breakfast and lunch food for days in Glendalough.
Location:
Centrally located in the Ireland, 30 min drive from Clonmacnoise, built upon the Shannon River in County Westmeath.
Celtic Saints Association:
none, the city grew and gained prominence after the Age of the Saints
Tourist Amenities:
• Live Irish music
• Theaters
• Variety of Ethnic restaurants
• Grocery stores
• Shopping
Historical Monuments, Museums:
• Athlone Castle
• Oldest Pub in Europe, Sean’s Bar – Athlone Ireland-900 AD.
• Museum of Modern Art