A Wedding DJ's Guide to Athlone

A lot of Athlone weddings I play happen right on the water -the Shannon runs through the town, and several of the hotels sit directly on the river or out along Lough Ree. It's a genuinely nice setting, and it comes with a couple of practical things worth planning around.

Riverside and Lakeside Rooms

Function rooms with a view of the water are often built with big windows and higher ceilings than a standard hotel ballroom, which changes how sound behaves in the room. I adjust the setup to the specific space rather than using the same settings I'd use in a lower, more enclosed room.

A Genuinely Central Location

Athlone's position on the Shannon makes it an easy option for guests coming from Dublin, Galway, or further afield, without anyone facing a genuinely long drive. That's worth knowing if your guest list is spread across the country and you want a venue that doesn't rule anyone out.

What an Athlone Wedding With Me Looks Like

• A sound setup adjusted for riverside and lakeside function rooms, not a one-size-fits-all rig.
• Timeline planning that accounts for a guest list travelling in from multiple counties.
• 30 years of reading a crowd across the Midlands and the Shannon lakelands.

Planning an Athlone Wedding?

Get in touch to check availability for your Athlone wedding, or read my guide to the Irish Midlands if you're comparing venues further into the region.