The apartment is a lovely and airy space on a family property. Decor is simple and beautiful and the main bed is incredibly comfortable. The family was warm and welcoming and very helpful in getting us comfortable in the space. Gael and Gary were indispensable - Gael sat with us and helped us make sense of directions to the next location, and Gary saved our bacon when we got a flat tire about 5 minutes into our drive the day we left! He came out from the house, put on our spare tire, gave us detailed directions and then had us follow him out to the junction where we'd turn off to get to the garage he'd recommended - a garage which took very good care of us, just as he'd promised! The area is very quiet and small, so if you're looking for a lively town you'll want to have a car to drive back into Athlone.