This site is built run and maintained by local Athlone people and their friends, independent of sponsors, advertisers or politicians. From this independence we derive our strength. We are not unduly influenced by outside interests. The site offers the visitor an insight into life in our area from both past and present as lived by locals, not the typical fare offered up by those out to seperate your money and you.

There are plenty of other web sites profiling Athlone (although few if any, do it well) , so rehashing what is already out there is not the purpose. If you want to know where to stay, where to get a good meal, what the schools are like, well just ask in our discussion forum. You'll find individuals who live or have lived here for many years and have a wealth of knowledge. If you want to research someone or something but can't find it on the web, come in to the forum and ask the folks there. You'd be surprised who knows who around here! Many former neighbours and class mates have regained contact after years.

The Discussion Forum has proven to very popular with hundreds of members registered. There are many amazing articles, pictures and video of the history of the town, all contributed by the forum members. The repository of information contained there alone justifies the existence of the site. Members from several continents have joined! So if you haven't already I'd suggest a look. You don't need to register to view the articles unless you wish to join in the conversation, which we would like you to do. The website is not for profit, no mailing lists are sold, nor do we spam our members.

So please come into the Forum and look for yourself!

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