Athlone Castle will once again open its doors to welcome those interested in exploring arts and heritage sites this Culture Night which takes place on Friday 17th of September.
Culture Night visitors to Athlone Castle will enjoy free entry to the visitor centre and grounds between 4.30pm and 7pm (doors close at 7pm). The team will be on hand to give visitors an overview of the castle’s incredible story from 1210 to modern times. Traditional board games and outdoor chess set will be set up on in the courtyard for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
There will be limited capacity in line with public health guidelines. Entry will be on a first come first serve basis.
For information on public health measures when visiting Athlone Castle please visit our Covid-19 Safety Charter
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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.
