People of the Siege

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Get up close and personal with the key figures from the Siege of Athlone learning the roles they each played and the battles they won and lost. Made from recycled materials, these amazing sculptures tell their stories in a unique and colourful way. Discover the story behind men such as Sergeant Custume, a hero of the Great Siege of Athlone and the Commanders of this time, Colonel Richard Grace, General Ginkel and Marquis de Saint-Ruth.

Highlights from our Collection

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This magnificent statue of Colonel Richard Grace is made of recycled materials. The statue portrays Grace as an older man wearing a metal breastplate with a large white collar over it and a red sash across his body. This figure can be seen in our People of the Siege exhibition.
Detail of a late 18th century smallsword with the hilt, handle and pommel visible.
This magnificent statue of Marquis Saint-Ruth is made of recycled materials. The statue portrays Saint-Ruth as man wearing a long, curly white wig and a wide brimmed hat. This figure can be seen in our People of the Siege exhibition
This magnificent statue of Colonel Richard Grace is made of recycled materials. The statue portrays Grace as an older man wearing a metal breastplate with a large white collar over it and a red sash across his body. This figure can be seen in our People of the Siege exhibition.
This magnificent statue of Marquis Saint-Ruth is made of recycled materials. The statue portrays Saint-Ruth as man wearing a long, curly white wig and a wide brimmed hat. This figure can be seen in our People of the Siege exhibition
Detail of a late 18th century smallsword with the hilt, handle and pommel visible.


“St Ruth rested neither night nor day, but galloped between Limerick, Athlone and Lanesborough to bring a considerable body of men together.’’

Colonel Charles O’Kelly, Jacobite officer


“I am resolved to beat down the works by the river, and see if by means of the ford and a bridge we can pass.’’

Ginkel to lords justices


“I regret that I could only defend Athlone for ten days, but everybody fled. It is for others to decide whether I did my duty.’’

D’Usson to Louvois