Saturday 12/8/23 at 3.30pm
Tuesday 15/8/23 at 3.30pm
Friday 18/8/23 at 3.30pm
Saturday 19/8/23 at 3.30pm
Athlone Castle guides will lead you on a journey through the history of Athlone Castle and the town, from the times of the first settlement right up until the present day, highlighting tales of battles and bloodlust, destruction, and new beginnings. Visitors will have a chance to engage with our interactive displays and replica weapons and dress-up in period costumes.
Guided tour included with regular admission fee.
This event is supported by the Heritage Council under the Irish Walled Towns Network 2023 Interpretation Fund.
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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.
