Baile Átha Luain (also known as BAL and anglacized as Athlone) is a lake town two days walk northeast of Baile Locha Riach.There is a natural port to the southwest one days walk which now connects the Barrow river leading to southern Ireland. Baile Átha Luain is home to the largest fishing port on the river Shannon and is capable of accommodating up to four ships at a time complete with its own small shipyard and local barge. It is a part of the county of Cúige Chonnacht and enjoys the interest of a large and active group of citizens.