Glasson, Athlone

Rasmus

Hi!
If anyone here is familiar with Glasson village, could they tell me a bit about it? I know there is a pharmacy (google street view!) and several great places to eat, but what kind of other amenities are there? E.g. is there a food shop/grocer/butcher? A newsagent?
THANKS!

mr_edge_to_you

Rasmus wrote: »

Hi!
If anyone here is familiar with Glasson village, could they tell me a bit about it? I know there is a pharmacy (google street view!) and several great places to eat, but what kind of other amenities are there? E.g. is there a food shop/grocer/butcher? A newsagent?
THANKS!

Didn't realise Glasson had a chemist. Not been there for a few years. Glasson village is pretty much all about the pubs and restaurants - some of the best in Ireland. Don't think it has much else. There was a Centra/Londis at the filling station but I'd say that's about it. Not sure if it's still there.

Its a village in the real sense of the word.

Kurz

Spollen's garage is pretty much the covenience shop for milk/bread type things. It's really not as far from town as it seems, 10 minute drive at most, nice cycle/walk on a good day.

Rasmus

Good to know! For those early winter mornings, are taxis available for the train station? If so, how much do they usually cost?

mr_edge_to_you

Not sure what you're planning there but a taxi from Glasson to the train station in Athlone would be nearly €15 I reckon. You'd also have to book it the night before. There's no taxi rank in Glasson as far as I know.

If you're planning on living out in Glasson you really need a car in my opinion.

Rasmus

Thank you. I may not have access to the car every day so wouldn't mind figuring out an alternative. A cycle may be quite do-able.

slowharry

Good butcher after opening up beside Spollens. Fair play to you for cycling in to Athlone, I wouldn't have the legs for it.
Check out the Longford/Cavan Athlone bus services they would pass through Glasson and may stop.