National Heritage Week 2015 at Athlone Castle
National Heritage Week 2015 took place from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th August.
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Celebrate Heritage Week at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre invites you to explore the programme of activities scheduled for National Heritage Week from Saturday 19th…
Athlone Castle receives Heritage Island award
We were delighted to recieve an award from Heritage Island.
Amerongen Castle group visiting Athlone Castle
Amerongen Castle group visiting Athlone Castle as part of their trip to Ireland travelling in the footsteps of Godard van…
Evangelist Slab (Early Christian)
This sandstone slab of which the bottom half is missing, bears an elaborate ringed cross that is decorated with spirals…
John Waple armorial plaque (1621)
John Waple was a merchant in Jacobean Athlone. This plaque bears a coat of arms and the inscription 1621 ERECTED…
North Gate lock and key (1613)
This massive iron padlock and key were used to secure the North Gate. Its face is inscribed with its date…
St Peter’s Port Arch Stones
St Peter’s Port arch stones St Peter’s Port was the water gate to the south harbour of the west town.…
Heritage Week events at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will once again deliver an exciting and engaging programme of events during National Heritage Week 2022…
Cruinniú na nÓg 2022
Athlone Castle in association with Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council, will host a programme of free events for this…
Easter at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle is delighted to celebrate the Easter holiday with an exciting and fun filled onsite family event taking place…
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…