Experience the Magic of Christmas at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle will transform into a magical Christmas experience on the 13th, 14th and 15th of December this year as we celebrate Christmas with all the charm and atmosphere of an historic castle.
Halloween Hunting for Spooky Surprises at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is getting ready for its Spooky Halloween trail on Thursday 31st October 2024. Children and their parents are invited to take part in the trail and meet some of the friendly resident ghosts and ghouls as they explore the haunted trail throughout the castle visitor centre.
Athlone Castle hosts free events for children to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 15th June
Athlone Castle will host two events for children for Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 15th 2024, as part of the national programme of activities. These events are free and are presented with support from Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.
Easter Fun for All the Family at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is delighted to celebrate the Easter holiday with an exciting and fun filled onsite family event taking place on Easter Saturday 30th March 2024.
Easter Fun for All the Family at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is delighted to celebrate the Easter holiday with an exciting and fun filled onsite family event taking place on Easter Saturday 8th April.
Heritage Week events at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will once again deliver an exciting and engaging programme of events during National Heritage Week 2022 in collaboration with a broad selection of specialist heritage experts, facilitators, artisans and historians and supported by the Heritage Council under the Irish Walled Towns Network 2022 Interpretation Fund.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2022
Athlone Castle in association with Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council, will host a programme of free events for this year’s National Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations on Saturday 11th of June.
Easter at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is delighted to celebrate the Easter holiday with an exciting and fun filled onsite family event taking place on Easter Saturday 16th April supported by Westmeath County Council and Creative Ireland.
Athlone Castle hosts Free events in celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 12th June
Athlone Castle in association with Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council, will host a programme of free events for this year’s National Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations on Saturday 12th of June.
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will close from Thursday 24th to Monday 28th December inclusive. Athlone Castle will re-open on Tuesday 29th December. Athlone Castle will close on Friday 1st January. Normal opening hours will resume from 2nd January.