View towards the Trim Castle across the Shannon River.
Athlone Castle was built in the 13th Century next to the River Shannon.
Athlone Castle.
Athlone Castle battlement.
Athlone Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland, was built by Hugh De Lacy in 1173, destroyed, and rebuilt from 1190 to 1220. Features 70 foot high towers.

Castles