Accomodation

We purposefully chose Athlone as the race location and mid-day as the start to allow most people in Ireland to be able to participate in the race as a day trip. But should you wish to make a weekend of it, we have provided some suitable accommodation options below:

► Glasson Hotel & Golf Club (www.glassongolfhotel.ie)

Stay at race headquarters overlooking Lough Ree for a very luxurious option - Stay on after the event and avail of the race night special offer of only €45 pps!

► Wineport Lodge (www.wineport.ie)

Another very luxurious option overlooking the lakes and within minutes drive from race headquarters. The restaurant here comes very highly recommended.

► Harbour House B&B (www.harbourhouse.ie)

Luxurious B&B again located on the lakeshore and very close to race headquarters.

► Benown House B&B (www.glasson.com)

B&B located in Glasson Village providing quality economical accomodation.

► Carnakilla Cottages (www.shannon-holidays.com)

These unique timber built cottages provide a real self-catering getaway options.

Situated on the shores of Lough Ree, these cottages provide ideal accommodation for a group of participants.

► Lough Ree House (www.loughreehouse.com)

Another self-catering option relatively close to Glasson.

You can also hire cruising boats here and arrive to the race start in ultimate style ...

► Athlone Accommodation Options (http://www.discoverireland.ie/Search-Results/List.aspx?Search=1&CategoryID=400&LocationID=473)

There are several accommodation options in Athlone, which are very close to race headquarters. The above link should provide appropriate search results from the Discover Ireland website.

The nearby village of Glasson provide several welcoming and authentic pubs such as Grogans and Sean's Bar.