| − | '''Athlone''' is a town of central [[Ireland]], in [[County Westmeath]], located at a strategic crossing point of the [[River Shannon]]. It is a major railway junction, and a garrison town for the Irish Army. Athlone has a population of 17,500. | + | '''Athlone''' (Irish: ''Baile Átha Luain'') is a town of central [[Ireland]], in [[County Westmeath]], located at a strategic crossing point of the [[River Shannon]]. It is a major railway junction, and a garrison town for the Irish Army. Athlone has a population of 17,500. |