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