How Athlone Got Its Name By Annette Corkery and Ann Gerety Smyth of Scéalta Beo
HOW DID ATHLONE GET ITS NAME?
Who was Luan anyway?
Let’s find out!
Scéalta Beo went searching, as far back as the written word would lead, to find out how and who. They have lots of interesting stories to tell us! Watch Annette and Ann’s video to learn all about the adventures that led to the naming of Athlone.
This event will premiere on Athlone Castle’s social channels on Tuesday 17th August at 5pm
This event is supported by the Heritage Council under the Irish Walled Towns Network 2021 Interpretation Fund.
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Visit our 13th century castle and experience history brought alive…
Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon and evolved into a bold defensive structure over the centuries. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today.
We tell the story of settlement in this part of Ireland’s Ancient East, from the Neolithic period through Viking, and Medieval ages to modern life in Athlone.