Our host provided a show house apartment in the ideal central area of Athlone. Every place easily within a couple of minutes walk. The apartment had the feel of a hotel with fluffy white duvet and pillows, plenty of space for four people. It was very peaceful being able to go onto a balcony and watch the Shannon underneath, so pretty. Basically what I'm trying to say was that we really enjoyed our stay and we were sad to leave. It's ideal if you want to be in the middle of the town but not hearing a sound. A dream hideaway! I will be back!