Published: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 2:39 PM

Last updated: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 3:43 PM

Getting to the heart of athlone

Published: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 2:39 PM

Last updated: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 3:43 PM

'Athlone-at the heart of it' is the title of a slick, new video highlighting all that is good about the town and the region.

It is the latest initiative from the Destination Athlone group, set up to drive tourism in the area. Find out more at www.athlone.ie.

Published: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 2:39 PM

Last updated: Wed 19 Aug 2015, 3:43 PM

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