Athlone is the commercial and industrial capital of the Midlands Region with an urban population of about 20,000. Athlone is located on the banks of the River Shannon about 80 miles west of Dublin.
Athlone is the regional center for several state and semi-state organizations. They contribute substantially to the business life of the town. The town is also home to the Athlone Institute of Technology.
The pharmaceutical research sector makes a significant contribution to the generation of wealth in Ireland and has experienced significant growth in recent years, according to IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency). The sector employs about 17,000 people.
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