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Athlone Castle Experience a magnificent immersive journey through history at Athlone Castle in the heart of Ireland.

A little glimpse into the fun and imagination of life in a castle ✨Photographer: Mark Duggan To find out more informatio...
20/09/2026

A little glimpse into the fun and imagination of life in a castle ✨

Photographer: Mark Duggan

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

Here is a photo slide featuring soldiers from Custume Barracks at the CastleTo find out more information about our histo...
18/09/2026

Here is a photo slide featuring soldiers from Custume Barracks at the Castle

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

On this Day:16th of September 1945 - Death of John Count McCormackWorld-famous tenor was born at The Bawn, Athlone. He w...
16/09/2026

On this Day:

16th of September 1945 - Death of John Count McCormack

World-famous tenor was born at The Bawn, Athlone. He was granted Papal countancy for services to music. John Count McCormack’s first public performance took place at Father Matthew Hall in Athlone, now the Luan Gallery, where a bronze bust stands. A full-sized statue of him is also located outside the Civic Centre in John McCormack Square.

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie


Oh, to have a nice summery day again ... To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonec...
14/09/2026

Oh, to have a nice summery day again ...

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

Some of our little friends decided to stop by and rest on some of our thistle plants 🌸To find out more information about...
12/09/2026

Some of our little friends decided to stop by and rest on some of our thistle plants 🌸

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

What museum could you visit over and over again?Photographer: Ros KavanaghTo find out more information about our history...
10/09/2026

What museum could you visit over and over again?

Photographer: Ros Kavanagh

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

On this day:8th of September 1893 - Second Home Rule Bill rejected by the LordsThese historic clay pipes are found in ou...
08/09/2026

On this day:

8th of September 1893 - Second Home Rule Bill rejected by the Lords

These historic clay pipes are found in our collection. In the 19th century, the principal centre for Irish clay pipe manufacturing was Knockcroghery, a village famous for creating pipes that carried political slogans. Many of these pipes were stamped with phrases in favour of Home Rule, allowing everyday people to smoke their to***co while quietly displaying their political allegiances.

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

Last year, we shared some photos of slides from the 1999–2008 Athlone Castle Visitor Centre, and today we want to share ...
06/09/2026

Last year, we shared some photos of slides from the 1999–2008 Athlone Castle Visitor Centre, and today we want to share a few more.

This time, we are featuring a direct comparison of the Castle Keep. Isn't it fascinating to see how the same monument has changed over time?

Photo: Chris Burke

To find out more information about our history, visit our website: www.athlonecastle.ie

04/09/2026

Art and history came together at our plein air drawing event for Threads of Place, where local historian Gearoid O'Brien shared the rich history of the Athlone Workhouse and Abbey Graveyard area prior to our artists working hard and creating some truly striking.

Video courtesy of David Martin Film

This project was organised by Athlone Castle Visitor Centre, Luan Gallery, and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios, and is supported by Westmeath Arts Office and Creative Ireland 2026 Community Grant.

Westmeath County Council Creative Ireland Luan Gallery

03/09/2026

It was not possible to capture everything from the amazing event that was the 'Checkmate! Epic Live Chess Battle Between the Connaught and Leinster Sides' of Athlone on Sunday 23rd August. So at least with this short video we commemorate some of the moments this fun filled Heritage Week event ✨

Video courtesy of David Martin Film

Our event was kindly supported by the Heritage Council under the IWTN Interpretation Fund 2026.

The Heritage Council Westmeath County Council Jonathan O'Connor David Martin

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Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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