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“Jacob’s Biscuit Factory & Dublin: An Assorted History” Exhibition
The exhibition Jacob’s Biscuit Factory & Dublin: An Assorted History will be on display at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre from Tuesday 18th September, with the kind permission of Dublin City Library and Archive.
Find out more »Culture Night 2018
Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios are delighted to be offering an exciting schedule of free events for Culture Night 2018 on Friday, 21st September.
Find out more »Free Talk at Athlone Castle Explores the History of Jacob’s Biscuit Factory
Join us at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre for a talk by exhibition curator and designer Wendy Williams on ‘Jacob’s Biscuit Factory & Dublin: An Assorted History’ on Sunday 7th October 2018.
Find out more »Rattling Bones and Tombstones Storytelling & Puppetry for children
Athlone Castle is delighted to announce its Halloween event, Rattling Bones and Tombstones Storytelling and Puppetry Shows on Saturday 27th October. Children can get prepared for Halloween fun with Storygate in the Upper Keep of the Castle, with four story and puppet sessions taking place at 12pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm
Find out more »Art and the Vote: The Images of the Irish women’s suffrage campaign
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will host a special free talk by material culture historian Donna Gilligan on the Irish women’s suffrage campaign and its links to art at 4pm on Saturday 17th November. Places are limited, so pre-booking is advised by calling 090 6442130 or emailing info@athlonecastle.ie.
Find out more »‘“…a cunning intriguing woman [who] is very violent against the Protestants”: Jacobite Irishwomen, 1685-1703’
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is delighted to host a special free talk titled ‘“…a cunning intriguing woman [who] is very violent against the Protestants”: Jacobite Irishwomen, 1685-1703’” by historian Dr. Frances Nolan at 3pm in the Castle Keep on Saturday 1st December.
Find out more »Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Athlone Castle
Sleigh bells will be ringing loudly over Athlone Castle on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December as Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting to meet the boys and girls from the town and surrounding areas.
Find out more »Athlone Castle received development funding for its Medieval Fayre from the Heritage Council of Ireland.
