Testimonials:

“Having taken into consideration your proposal for opening the campaign with the siege of Athlone, we are pleased to give our approval.’’

“I ordered the grenadiers to fire only at point-blank range, and after they had done so to use their muskets as clubs’’

“The building of the bridge of Athlone by his lordship tames all Connacht that they dare not stir in any rebellion’’

“1210: The English bishop that was justiciar and Richard Tuit founded a stone castle at Athlone wherein there was tower built of stone which soon after fell killing the said Richard Tuit and eight other Englishmen’’

“1131: A thunderbolt burnt the castle of Athlone’’

“1129: The castle of Athlone and the bridge were erected by Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the summer of this year i.e. the summer of the drought’’

“I was so lucky to check out this beautiful castle on my trip down to Athlone! This place is definitely worth checking out if you’re down here for the weekend! Stunning views from the top of the castle and incredible interactive displays. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the castle is rich with history, I learnt so much and it was a really nice self guided tour. You can take as long as you like walking through the castle, and there’s also lots of hand sanitising stations around the grounds and in the castle!’’

“Absolutely adored out time in Athlone Castle. From the interactive exhibits to the incredible costumes to the layout and views this is a gem. Pricing is perfect and is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. We meandered through the exhibition for over an hour and took time to enjoy spectacular views over the river.’’

“I recently visited athlone castle with my 7 year old and 3 month old. My 7 year old loved the experience, especially all the interactive parts and dressing up. It made learning about history fun for him. It was also very buggy friendly for my 3 month old. All in all we really enjoyed this visit.’’

“About four this morning, our own battery was finished, and 6 twenty-four pounders planted thereon, which began to play about six, on the enemies breastwork, and levelled it with the ground; as also, most of the houses that stood in the irish-town; and with the help of six mortars, we battered down the greatest part of the castle, and laid the enemy so open, that a great part of them retired to sarsfield’s camp, others got behind the castle, and other of their ruined works”