Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
History and Heritage of Connaught Street & Environs
Take a tour of Connaught Street old and new
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
1. History and Heritage of Connaught Street & Environs Marker
Then
No. 1-3 Grenham's Pub, Grocery and Travel Agent
Nos. 5-7 Broderick's Bakery (Home of John Broderick)
Nos. 9-11 Galvins Family Home
Nos. 13-15 Moran's Furniture Shop
Nos.17-19 Cox's Bakery
Nos. 21-25 Dooley's Florist and Creavin's Sweet Shop
No. 29 Briget Gatley's Pub and G[r]ocery
No. 31 Lucy Tuohy's Pub
No. 37 John J Timon's Butcher
No. 39 Mattie Lennon's Pub
No. 43 Eagan's Radio Shop
No. 47 John and Eileen Lennon's Pub
No. 49 Frank Moran's Chemists
No. 51 "Brennan's Castle"
No. 53 Winifred Caufield's Dressmaker
No. 55 James Carthy's Off-Licence
No. 59 Home of Denis 'Dinny' Hannon
No. 61 William Byrne's Forge
No. 63 Eagans Confectionary Shop
No. 65 McNeill's Pub, Shop, Undertakers and Auctioneers
No. 69 The Noggin Inn
Canal Store
No. 1-3 Grenham's Travel Agent
No. 5-7 Spice of India
No. 9 Vacant
No. 11-15 McLynn Solicitors
No. 17-19 A Partnership with Africa Charity Shop
Nos. 21[-25] Now part of Bastion Court
No. 29 Vacant
No. 31 Vacant
No. 37 Vacant
No. 39 Vacant
No. 43 Vacant
No. 47 Westside Yoga
No. 49 Brett's Pharmacy
No. 51 Residential
No.
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No. 55 Athlone Dressmakers
No. 59 Vacant
No. 61 Entrance to Connaught Gardens
No. 63 Vacant
No. 65 McNeill's Pub and Undertakers
No. 69 Vacant
Canal Store-Dooley's Florists and Greengrocers
Then
Nos. 70-72 Walsh's Bar and Grocery
Nos. 64-68 Kirby's Family Home with Pub and Grocery
No. 62 Lynch's Bakery
No. 60 Kitty Higgins B&B
No. 38 Flynn's Pub
No. 54 O'Meara Toy and China Shop
No. 52 The Shamrock Bar
No. 50 O'Meara's Butchers (Home of James O'Meara)
No. 44 Patrick Moor's Drapery Shop
No. 42 O'Brien's Bar
Nos. 38-40 Noughton's Wholes[a]le and Retail Business
No. 36 Dr. Martin's "Auburn House"
No. 30 Dolan'd Leather and Grindery Shop
No. 28 O'Connor's Household Supplies Shop
No. 36 Connolly's Shop
Nos 20 The Athlone Arms Bar
No. 16 Egan's Chipshop
Nos. 12-14 Keogh's Sweetshop
No. 10 Maguire's Pub
No. 8 Cooney, Doran and Larkin Lodging House
No. 6 The Lamplighter Academy Day-care Centre
No. 4 Green's Boot and Shoe Makers
Nos. 70-72 Walsh's Bar Grocery and Barbers
Nos. 64-68 Residential
No. 62 Tropical Beauty
No. 60 Residential
No. 58 Shannon Dry Cleaners- closed
No. 54 Vacant
No.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
2. History and Heritage of Connaught Street & Environs Marker
No. 50 Residential
No. 44 Athlone Topic- Relocated
No. 42 Connaught Lounge
Nos. 38-40 Dunning's Butchers
No. 36 Vacant
No. 30 Mister Pizza Takeaway
No. 28 Val Beaumont's Bar
No. 26 Val Beaumont's Off-Licence
No. 20 Vacant
No. 16 Residential
Nos. 12-14 Residential
No. 10 Maguire's Pub- Closed
No. 8 Shannon Preschool
No. 6 Residential
No. 4 JB's Print and Design
This project was organised by Connaught Street and Enviors Traders and Residents. To help restore our once bustling and vibrant streets, O'Connell Street and Connaught Street back to their former glory and to act in the inte[re]sts of locals, residents and business alike. This Project is kindly funded by the people of the area in addition to support from [others].
Erected by Area Residents and Businesses, The Heritage Council, Westmeath County Council, Rialtas Αitiϊil.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 53° 25.31′ N, 7° 56.713′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It is on O'Connell Street just east of Connaught Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the entrance to the O'Connell Street Car Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 O'Connell Street, Athlone, Leinster N37 P8Y8, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1836 National Bank/c.1850 Bishop's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse/
Regarding History and Heritage of Connaught Street & Environs. While it is unclear what timeframes are defined by "Then" and "Now," it is clear that the once vibrant street has declined over the decades.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
