Education & Outreach
SCHOOL
Make learning fun! Our selection of downloadable worksheets can be completed on-site or in the classroom after your visit to Athlone Castle Visiting Centre.
Primary Schools
Have fun while learning about the Great Siege of Athlone and the bravery of many soldiers. Draw, colour and get those thinking caps on.
Secondary Schools
Learn, engage, explore and discover all about Athlone’s past. Meet some of Athlone’s heroes, get creative and try your hand at becoming a local newspaper reporter.
Language Schools
Learn as you explore- take part in our on- site castle quest! Can you find all the answers hidden within our exhibition?
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STORIES FROM THE CASTLE
Discover the stories from Athlone Castle and our town from the comfort of your home with our videos and podcasts. We havea selection of mini virtual tours of our collection highlights, archaeological dig and even a ghost story!
For more information on our Educational Programme, contact us
Discover the stories from Athlone Castle and our town from the comfort of your home with our videos and podcasts. We havea selection of mini virtual tours of our collection highlights, archaeological dig and even a ghost story!
For more information on our Educational Programme, contact us
FAMILY FUN
These fun and easy activity sheets, prepared especially for the youngest of our visitors, are a great introduction to the history of Athlone.
Little historians can discover the stories of Athlone’s past with the help of those printable fact sheets.
Explore Athlone Castle’s collection one object at the time. Learn more about some of our favourite objects
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GET CRAFTY
Indulge your creative site with or step by step tutorials inspired by the rich history of Athlone Castle.
We would love you to share a photo of your creations with us:
For more information on our Educational Programme, contact us
Indulge your creative site with or step by step tutorials inspired by the rich history of Athlone Castle.
We would love you to share a photo of your creations with us:
For more information on our Educational Programme, contact us