When most people think about sleep comfort, they focus on their mattress. While your mattress is essential, the truth is your pillow plays an equally important role in how well you sleep. At The Sleep Shop in Athlone, we believe the right pillow can make the difference between waking refreshed...
Guest Bedroom Refresh: How to Choose the Right Spare-Room Mattress & Bedding for Christmas Visitors
Read moreGuest Bedroom Refresh: How to Choose the Right Spare-Room Mattress & Bedding for Christmas Visitors When preparing your spare room for guests this winter, choosing the right mattress and bedding is just as important as cleaning and decluttering the space. The right setup ensures your visitors enjoy restful, comfortable sleep...
🎄 Why Christmas Drinks Ruin Your Sleep — And How to Sleep Better Over the Holidays The festive season is full of family gatherings, office parties and well-earned nights out. But while Christmas drinks can be great fun, the effect they have on your sleep can be surprisingly severe. If...
What Is a Divan Base? Benefits, Storage Options & Why Irish Homes Still Prefer Them (2025 Expert Guide)
Read moreAt The Sleep Shop in Athlone, we help Irish households choose the right bed foundation every single day — and one thing has remained consistent across thousands of fittings:A high-quality Irish-made divan base delivers better support, better durability, and better value than almost any other base type. Divan bases are...
Expert advice from The Sleep Shop, Athlone A spare room mattress is one of the most important (and overlooked) purchases in an Irish home. Whether it’s for guests, teenagers, visiting family, or Airbnb use, you want something comfortable, supportive, durable — and great value. At The Sleep Shop in Athlone,...
A complete expert guide to choosing the best mattress for back sleepers — featuring firm and medium-firm mattresses like Aisling, Athena and Pocket Bio for perfect spinal alignment.
Read moreProfessional advice from The Sleep Shop, Athlone Back sleepers need a mattress that keeps the spine level from head to pelvis. If the mattress is too soft, the hips sink, the lower back dips, and pressure builds across the lumbar area — one of the most common causes of morning...
Choosing a mattress isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. The best mattress for you depends on how you sleep most of the night — on your back, your side, or your stomach. The right choice will keep your spine aligned, reduce pressure points, and help you wake up refreshed. At The Sleep...
Improving your overall well-being begins with good sleep. Not only does quality rest improve our performance, but also strengthens our immunity and relieves stress. Considering we spend a third of our lives in bed, a comfy mattress is a must. However, with so many mattresses around, it’s easy to miss...
Mattresses of course are sold worldwide and sizes will vary between country to country. The sizes of mattresses are different in Europe compared to Ireland and the UK. Choosing the right size when replacing your old mattress is very important so it fits your bed frame. More and more...

