Whether youre after an adventurous break or a relaxed getaway the stunning four star athlone springs hotel lets you experience the best that central ireland has to offer set on the river shannon just south of lough ree athlone itself is just five minutes away and is steeped in history and home to a number of must see attractions dont miss pretty athlone castle or st peters and pauls church with lots to see and explore in the beautiful countryside which surrounds athlone its simply p