Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
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This Norman Castle dominates the town centre and commands the
traditional gateway to the West of Ireland. Features exhibitions and
audio visual presentations on the siege of Athlone, Count John
McCormack, River Shannon wildlife and history with folk and military
museums. Tourist Information Office on location.

ADDRESS: St. Peter’s Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
TEL: 090-644 2100 / 649 2912
FAX: 090-647 9020
EMAIL: jwalsh@athloneudc.ie
WEBSITE: www.athlone.ie

LOCATION: Centre of Athlone Town

SEASON: Easter / May to Early October

OPENING TIMES: Daily: First Showing: 10.00, Last Showing: 16.30,
Will open out of season for groups by prior arrangement.

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Jimmy McCormack

MANAGER: Jimmy McCormack

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: Audio-Visual: 45 minutes Castle/Museum: 1 hour

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €6.00 / Child: €1.70 Family: €12.50 Prices subject to change, please call
for confirmation

GUIDED TOURS: Self-Guiding Centre

AUDIO VISUAL: Seating: 25, Duration: 42 minutes Languages: English

RESTAURANT: No

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: No

INFORMATION GUIDE: English

COACH PARKING: Yes

CAR PARKING: Yes

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes