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Experience a magnificent immersive journey through history at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
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+353 90 6442130[email protected]Book Now
  • Plan your visit
    • Admission & Opening Hours
    • Getting Here
    • Parking
    • Group Visits
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
    • About Athlone
  • Experience
    • Our Exhibitions
    • The Siege Of Athlone
    • Highlights From Our Collection
    • Castle Courtyard
    • Historical Garden
    • History Of Athlone Castle
  • Education & Outreach
    • Schools
    • Stories From The Castle
    • Family Fun
    • Get Crafty
  • What’s New
    • News
    • Events
    • Gallery
  • Shop

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Westmeath County Council welcomes substantial investment for the enhancement of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

NewsBy Athlone CastleJune 25, 2024

Fáilte Ireland have announced that an investment of €3.2 million will be made in Athlone Castle under the Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, part of the EU Just Transition Fund. This new project will result in the delivery of interpretation, facilities, and visitor journey enhancements throughout Athlone Castle Visitor Centre.

Athlone Castle hosts free events for children to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 15th June

NewsBy Athlone CastleJune 12, 2024

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 event 2024 at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

Easter Fun for All the Family at Athlone Castle

NewsBy Athlone CastleMarch 9, 2024

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.

Castle Courtyard at night

Athlone Castle Employment Opportunity

NewsBy Athlone CastleJanuary 16, 2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for inclusion on a panel from which offers of fixed term part-time, seasonal, or full-time employment may be made for the following post: Cultural Assistant(s) at Athlone Castle in 2024.

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Technical Issues – Friday 29th December 2023

NewsBy Athlone CastleDecember 29, 2023

We are experiencing technical issues with our servers this morning – Friday 29th December 2023. Unfortunately this means that we are only able to facilitate pre-booked admission to Athlone Castle online via our website www.athlonecastle.ie.

Athlone Castle Seasonal Closures Christmas and New Year 2023-2024

NewsBy Athlone CastleDecember 18, 2023

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre and grounds will be closed from Wednesday 20th to 27th December inclusive, and will re-open on Thursday 28th December through until Sunday 31st December 2023. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre and grounds will be closed on Monday 1st January and Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Normal Opening Hours resume from Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

Meet Santa and Mrs Claus at Athlone Castle on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023

Experience The Magic of Christmas at Athlone Castle 2023

NewsBy Athlone CastleNovember 24, 2023

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting for two days to meet children in Athlone on the 16th and 17th of December this year at Athlone Castle, as we celebrate Christmas with all the charm and atmosphere of an historic castle.

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Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios Celebrate Culture Night 2023

NewsBy Athlone CastleSeptember 15, 2023

Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios will once again open their doors to welcome those interested in exploring arts and heritage sites this Culture Night which takes place on Friday 22nd September.

Athlone Castle Courtyard

Athlone Castle Employment Opportunity

NewsBy Athlone CastleAugust 22, 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for an Accounts Administrator post with Athlone Arts & Tourism Ltd.

Storm The Castle! Open Day at Athlone Castle for Heritage Week 2023

Heritage Week events at Athlone Castle – Living Heritage is this year’s theme

NewsBy Athlone CastleAugust 15, 2023

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will once again deliver an exciting and engaging programme of events during National Heritage Week 2023 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 2023 Interpretation Fund.

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