Shamrock Lodge Country House Hotel

The newly developed Shamrock Lodge Hotel offers 32 deluxe bedrooms.
This stylish hotel welcomes you with traditional Irish hospitality.
Beautifully refurbished, all rooms are spacious and decorated in rich contemporary tones with an emphasis on tasteful elegance.

Iona Bar & Palace Bar
Bar food is served daily, with carvery lunch served every Sunday. Warm and welcoming Décor complete with excellent bar service by our friendly and courteous staff can be enjoyed in the Iona Bar, which overlooks the gardens.
Enjoy our live musical entertainment every weekend, which covers a spectrum of styles to suit all tastes.

Our Palace Bar is located opposite Athlone Castle on the Left Bank area of Athlone and is recognized as a landmark which combines Old World charm with style. There’s a DJ every weekend. The Palace Bar is also home to the Athlone Folk Club.

An Luain Restaurant
Enjoy a unique dining experience in the quiet and peaceful ambience of the An Luain Restaurant. An Luain is renowned in the midlands for its excellent cuisine and complete with conservatory makes this the perfect location for small private lunches or dinner parties. In our function room we can cater for all occasions such as christenings, family gatherings, business lunches, group tours and dinner dances. Our Banqueting Suite, beautifully designed and carefully planned for Weddings is spacious and modern.
Our team of Chefs have a passion for producing the finest dishes with only the best of local produce. Both groups and individuals are welcome. With plenty of car parking available, free of charge, it is the idea spot for Sunday Lunch, or even a romantic dinner for two.

Breakfast is served from 7:30
Barfood Lunch daily from 12.30 to 15.00
Excellent Barfood Menu from 15.00 to 21.30
Full Carvery Lunch every Sunday from 12.00 to 16.00
Sunday Restaurant Lunch from 12.30 to 15.30

Located in the heart of Ireland on the main motorway (N6) between Dublin and Galway. Athlone is easily reached from all corners of the country including Galway, Mayo, Limerick, Clare and Cork.
Athlone Train station has routes across the country to Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Cork and Kerry.

The nearby Regional Sports Centre is equipped with a 25m Swimming Pool, astro turf, full gym and fitness facilities, children’s playground and Town Park, Buccaneers Rugby Club and Dubarry Park.

With a wealth of leisure facilities including golf, angling, bowling, sailing, walking, cycling and driving trails; you’re sure to have a memorable time.
Venture out for a day in the town and explore the new Athlone shopping centre, featuring high street names like Marks & Spencers, Next, H & M and Eason. Or plan a historical excursion, exploring Athlone Castle, Birr Castle, Bloomfield House and Gardens and Lockes Distillery. Spend an evening in Athlone’s Little theatre and let them enthrall you with their productions*. Have a cozy drink in one of the many pubs for a perfect end to the day. Please note that fees may apply.

The Shamrock Lodge Hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Athlone town centre on the west side of the River Shannon, making it the ideal touring base for the town and the rest of the Midlands. Athlone is easily accessible by road (N6 National Primary Road connecting Dublin to Galway), and has an excellent Bus and Train service.

Directions From Galway:
Approach Take the 2nd exit off the Athlone bypass and then take the 3 rd exit off the roundabout at Ganlys driving straight for direction Athlone Town Centre(N61). Take the left turn at the next junction onto the R446 again direction Athlone Town Centre, driving past Lynchs Garage on the left. Take a right turn at the next traffic light junction (Bright Ideas shop to the left of this junction) and drive straight as far as the Battery Roundabout. Take 3 rd exit off the roundabout, cross the Battery Bridge and take the immediate left turn after the bridge. Drive straight on to the main entrance of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel located on the right.

Directions from the Dublin:
Approach On arrival at the main Athlone approach roundabout(Kilmartins N6 Centre/Creggan Court Hotel) take 2 nd exit off the roundabout and drive straight on through each subsequent roundabout to the town centre. Keep driving straight through over the Town Bridge and vere left around by Athlone Castle. Follow the one-way system as far as the Battery roundabout (Walshs shop and pub on left). Drive straight ahead over the the Battery Bridge and take the immediate left turn after the bridge. Drive straight on to the main entrance of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel located on the right. Directions From Roscommon/Sligo Approach On arrival at the roundabout at Ganlys Roscommon road take the 2 nd exit, direction Athlone Town Centre (N61). Take the left turn at the next junction onto the R446 again direction Athlone Town Centre, driving past Lynchs Garage on the left. Take a right turn at the next traffic light junction (Bright Ideas shop to the left of this junction) and drive straight as far as the Battery Roundabout. Take 3 rd exit off the roundabout, cross the Battery Bridge and take the immediate left turn after the bridge. Drive straight on to the main entrance of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel located on the right.

Directions From Glasson/Longford/Cavan:
Approach On approaching Athlone from the N55 drive straight past Tyco Mallinckrodt on the left towards Athlone Town Centre. Continue straight over the by-pass flyover and take the 2 nd exit off the flyover roundabout (1 st left exit is for the Regional Sports Centre). Continue straight on and take the 4 th exit off the next small roundabout toward the Bus & Rail station. Follow the road to the next roundabout, take the 1 st exit towards the town centre (hospital is the 2 nd exit). Drive straight ahead and take a right at the traffic light junction. Drive over the bridge of Athlone and vere left around by Athlone Castle. Follow the one-way system as far as the Battery roundabout (Walshs shop and pub on left). Drive straight ahead over the the Battery Bridge and take the immediate left turn after the bridge. Drive straight on to the main entrance of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel located on the right.