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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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…