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.
Custume Barracks Centenary – 100 Years of Service to the State
Monday 28th February 2022 at 11am marks the Centenary of the handover of Custume Barracks by the Irish National Army following the War of Independence. The occasion will be marked by a military parade from Burgess Park across the Town Bridge through the gates of the Barracks, the event will include a flag raising ceremony in Athlone Castle.
Christmas Memories From Athlone
An Athlone native recalls his memories of Christmas time growing up in Athlone.
Nollaig Shona Duit! Merry Christmas!
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will be closed from Thursday 23rd December to Tuesday 28th December inclusive. We will reopen to the public on Wednesday 29th December at 10.30am. We will also be closed on New Years Day, 1st January 2022. Our normal opening hours will resume from Sunday 2nd January 2022.
Athlone Castle is excited to announce a Cyber Celebration of Christmas 2021
This year, we are inviting young and old alike to celebrate the holiday period with the castle’s resident troublemakers Olaf the Viking and Hugh the Williamite. What can go wrong when those lovable rouges try to organise the perfect Christmas?
Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios celebrate Culture Night 2021
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 17th of September.
Heritage Week a resounding success at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle delivered a diverse programme of engaging and educational events and activities for National Heritage Week that commenced on Saturday 14th and finished on Sunday 22nd August.
Athlone Castle Excited for Heritage Week 2021
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is delighted to celebrate this year’s “Open the Door to Heritage” theme for Heritage Week 2021. National Heritage Week runs from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd August, and Athlone Castle will present a programme of events, showcasing ‘Athlone Throughout the Centuries’, catered to suit all interests and ages…
Celebrate National Heritage Week with Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle will once again celebrate National Heritage Week, taking place from Saturday August 14th to Sunday August 22nd. With this year’s theme – “Open the Door to Heritage” in mind, Athlone Castle has prepared an extensive programme of events showcasing ‘Athlone throughout the Centuries’…
Athlone Castle Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 a resounding success
The Athlone Castle team was delighted with the response to our programme of activities for Cruinniú na nÓg. Lots of children and their parents participated in our various online events including creative workshops…