[QUOTE=“TreatyStones, post: 1022508, member: 1786”]Not really what I’m looking for. Looking for something for a weekend away with herself that won’t break the bank.
You’d know that things are on the turn given the price of the hotels at the moment compared to 18 months ago.[/QUOTE]
Have you considered Liffey Valley?
I was at a wedding in Wineport Lodge before and it’s a splendid place. It’s not actually in Athlone, @TreatyStones. It’s very close to Glasson Village where’s there’s a couple of very homely local type pubs and a nice restaurant called The Fatted Calf.
I’ve always found Killarney average enough for a night out. The Meyrick is actually reasonable that weekend, is that decent place or is it very old and jaded inside there?
Never stayed in the Meyrick but it should be a pretty decent standard and food is excellent there. Its location is also perfect. Not sure on parking situation… worth checking of its extra.