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’s Historical Garden Exhibition
The Historical Garden at Athlone Castle is like stepping back in time, featuring plants that would have grown in castle gardens during the Middle Ages. Medieval gardens were full of herbs, flowers, fruit trees, and bushes. Many of these plants were edible or used in cooking, while others had medicinal purposes or were used for making dyes and inks. This variety shows how military castles, like Athlone Castle, were largely self-sufficient.
Heritage Week 2024
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will once again deliver an exciting programme of events during National Heritage Week from Saturday, August 17th, to Sunday, August 25th, 2024, designed to cater to all ages.
Westmeath County Council welcomes substantial investment for the enhancement of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
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
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.
Athlone Castle Employment Opportunity
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.
Technical Issues – Friday 29th December 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
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.