Luan Gallery
A municipal contemporary art gallery on the banks of the Shannon, free to enter, with large windows facing the river.
The Luan Gallery was created by adding a glass-walled exhibition space to a 19th-century building. It sits beside Athlone Castle and presents modern and contemporary Irish art and temporary exhibitions, often featuring work by local artists. The large floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the Shannon and the bridge. Admission is free. It is modest in size and can be seen in about half an hour, so it is an easy stop while strolling through the old town. It is usually closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- SS Peter and Paul's Church
- Athlone Castle
- Sean's Bar
- Lough Ree
- Clonmacnoise
- Corlea Trackway
- Lough Boora Discovery Park
- Clara Bog Nature Reserve