Magic in the Middle – Article by Mark Evans (The Herald, Saturday 11th August 2018)
Snippet from The Herald Newspaper by Travel Editor Mark Evans, on his break from the city to the Athlone region, on Sunday 11th August 2018.
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Celebrate Heritage Week at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre!
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is delighted to join in sharing stories for Heritage Week 2018, whose theme this year is “Share a Story, Make a Connection”.
Terrifying Tales at Athlone Castle – Spooky Storytelling for children
Athlone Castle hosted a ‘Spooky Storytelling’ evening with storyteller Aideen McBride in the upper Keep on Saturday 28th October, Aideen entertained with slightly spooky stories for younger children and got everybody in a ‘frightful’ mood for Halloween.
Culture Night at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios are delighted to be offering an exciting schedule of free events for Culture Night 2017 on Friday, 22nd September.
Heritage Week 2017 at Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle celebrates National Heritage Week with an extensive programme of events for all ages
National Heritage Week 2015 at Athlone Castle
National Heritage Week 2015 took place from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th August.
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 to Sunday 27th August 2017. The Visitor Centre will host a number of events throughout the week suitable for all ages.
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 Ginkel
Evangelist Slab (Early Christian)
This sandstone slab of which the bottom half is missing, bears an elaborate ringed cross that is decorated with spirals and interlace. A unique feature is the depiction of the evangelists St. Mark and St. Luke on either side of the ring.
