Lough Ree (Irish: Loch Rí), translated to English as King's Lake or King Lake,is a lake in the midlands of Ireland, the second of the three major lakes on the River Shannon. Lough Ree is the second largest lake on the Shannon after Lough Derg. The other two major lakes are Lough Allen to the north, and Lough Derg to the south. There are also several minor lakes along the length of the river. The lake serves as a border between the counties of Longford and Westmeath (both in the province of Leinster) on the eastern side and County Roscommon in the province of Connacht on the western side. The lake is popular for fishing and boating. The lake supports a small commercial eel fishery and is locally famous for its eels on wheels truck. The town of Athlone is situated at the southern end of the lake, and has a harbour for boats going out on the lake. The small town of Lanesboro is at the northern end of the lake.
Athlone (; Irish: Baile Átha Luain, meaning 'The town of Luan's ford' [ˌbʲlʲɑː ˈl̪ˠuənʲ]) is a town on the border of County Roscommon and County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree. It is the second most populous town in the Midlands Region with a population of 22,869 in the 2022 census.
Is baile fearainn i gContae Ros Comáin é An Screig.
Lecarrow (Irish: An Leithcheathrú) is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. Situated 17 kilometres north-west of the town of Athlone on the N61 route between Athlone and Roscommon town. A navigable canal, the Lecarrow Canal, built in 1840, connects it to Lough Ree, the second-largest lake on the River Shannon. Many of its residents commute to Athlone and Roscommon. It is the closest population centre to the Geographical centre of Ireland.
Cornafulla (Irish: Corr na Fola, meaning 'hill of the blood') is a village in the parish of Drum in south County Roscommon, Ireland about 8 km west of Athlone along the R446 road. In the centre of the village is a national (primary) school, garage and car sales business. The post office and convenience store closed in 2019. The current national school was built in the 1980s to replace the original school. The old school house is now rented by the new school due to the large number of students attending. Construction of a major extension to the school was completed in 2011, and the school was recorded as having over 290 pupils enrolled as of 2013.
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.
Portrun or Portrunny (Irish: Port Reanna, meaning 'bank of the point') is a lakeside townland, located on the bank of Lough Ree on the River Shannon in County Roscommon. It is 11.26 acres (0.046 km2) in area.
Sean's Bar is a pub in Athlone, Ireland, notable for its reputed establishment in AD 900, and claim to being the oldest extant bar in Ireland. Architectural and archaeological records, including the Record of Monuments and Places and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, date the building to the 17th or 18th century.
St Dominic's GAA Club (Naomh Dominic) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, Ireland. Formed from the amalgamation of a number of previous clubs, the current club was formed in 1973. It plays in blue and white and draws its membership from the half parishes of Knockcroghery, St. Johns and Rahara.
Four Roads (Irish: Tigh Srathra, meaning 'house of the stream') is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is situated about 16 km (10 mi) from Roscommon town, and about 28 km (17 mi) from Athlone.
The Dean Crowe Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre and arts space in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.
The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.
Custume Barracks (Irish: Dún Chostúim) is a military installation at Athlone in Ireland.
Lough Funshinagh (Irish: Loch Fuinseann, meaning 'lake of the ash tree') is a lake and Special Area of Conservation (or SAC) in County Roscommon, Ireland, found to the west of Lough Ree. It has been called Ireland's amazing disappearing lake, due to the way it empties quickly - in as little as two days - and unpredictably, sometimes killing thousands of fish. Lough Funshinagh is one of a number of seasonal lakes, or turlough, found in the karst areas of Ireland, west of the River Shannon.
Castle Naghten is a motte and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Carnagh West Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.