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Places to Visit > Heritage Sites Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
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Built in the 13th century to command the ford on the Shannon. Athlone Castle now includes audio-visual presentations on the flora, fauna and the power resources of the Shannon, Count John McCormack and the siege of 1691. There is also a museum, coffee shop and tourist office.
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