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Athlone, the heart of Ireland and the ancient gateway to the west, straddles both banks of the majestic river Shannon. Because of its quirky positioning, Athlone is in two counties, two provinces and under the auspices of three councils; not bad for just one town. Home to the All Ireland Amateur Drama Festival, Athlone also boasts a host of championship golf courses including the Athlone Golf Club and the Glasson Golf and Country Club, both magnificently set on the banks of the River Shannon. In recent years, Athlone has also established itself as a Mecca for shoppers with a host of leading national and international retailers populating its streets and shopping centres. The flow of the river Shannon through the town creates a wonderful opportunity for the water enthusiast with yacht club, boat club and sub-aqua club all available. And if youre of a more sedate persuasion, you can enjoy the river from the safety of a number of Athlones waterfront bars restaurants and hotels. As part of the midlands gateway triangle, Athlone is set to double its population by 2020. With IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Athlone Institute of Technology, ?an, Ericsson, the Department of Education, One Direct and ICT Eurotel and soon the Higher Education Authority all contributing to the expanding employment base of the region, the prospects for investors and homeowners of Athlone appears bright in Irelands Dawning City