Tag: Athlone

If you want to experience a piece of history then you have to stop at Sean’s Pub. This pub is the oldest in all of Ireland. The original pub opened in 900 AD. When you walk in you can feel the history. The floor is slanted, the ceiling is low, and there are pieces of history all over the wall. It is a pub, so while we were there, we got something to drink. I naturally got an Irish coffee, clearly, I am addicted. It was cold outside that day so the coffee and whiskey were a perfect way to…

The next stop on the tour was the town of Athlone, which is a port town on the River Shannon, located in the center of Ireland. There is a fort that stands in the middle of town that dates back to the 12th century. If you have enough time, you can take a tour. One of the must-visit spots when in Athlone is Sean’s Pub. This pub is considered the oldest in Ireland. It has been around in one form or another since the year 900. You can stop in, hear an oral history of the pub, and enjoy a…