Frequently Asked Questions

You should allocate 60 – 75 minutes.

There’s a whole lot to do in Athlone, and visiting Athlone Castle is a great starting point. Our sister venue Luan Gallery is located directly accross the road and is well worth a visit. Have a look at athlone.ie for more things to do.

 The tour is self-guided.We host scheduled guided tours throughout the season at certain events and during peak season. Have a look at our events page for more details. Guided tours are available for groups, booking in advance is required. Guided tours are scheduled during peak season and Heritage week. Multilingual audio tour guides are available at admissions. Languages catered for are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese.

Yes, there is a car park alongside the Castle. Have a look here for information on where to park.

Yes, unless a staff member informs you that there are specific restrictions, visitors are permitted to photograph or film Athlone Castle’s displayed collections for personal use, including for sharing on social media. Visitors may not use flash, a tripod, monopod or supplementary lighting.
No unauthorised filming is permitted in the museum, for reasons of data protection, copyright and potential health and safety.

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Getting to The Athlone Castle is easy thanks to excellent public transport options, and our close proximity to Ireland’s main motorway network. For maps and detailed instructions visit the getting here information page

Tickets can be purchased at the visitor centre or online here

Yes, group rates apply to 10 people or more. Please contact Athlone Castle directly for more information.

Yes, however, please note that the only way to enter Athlone Castle is by a relatively steep ramp which was created to keep attackers out. It is wheelchair accessible but persons with reduced mobility may need assistance. The main entrance and courtyard is a flat surface. There are automatic doors with a push pad function to open. The interior of the visitor centre is suitable for wheelchair access with a lift accessing the upper floors. Please also note that the surface in the castle courtyard is uneven in places with steps to raised areas. Accessible toilets are available at in the Castle courtyard. There is a public parking space for persons with reduced mobility adjacent to the Castle.
For further information and booking please contact Athlone Castle on T: 090 6442130.