I wouldn't describe this as a castle, really. Very little of it is left but it houses the museum which is very interesting. There is an entry fee of a few euros - special rates for those over a certain age - not sure about...More

Easily accessible even with a buggy. Our 6 year old daughter really enjoyed it & it definitely brought out her inquistive side, asking loads of questions. Worth visting & great to pass a little bit of time for young & old

My cousins brought me there to visit. Loads of interesting facts through out the castle. Only a few exhibits you can touch.

A lovely way to pass an hour or two learning about the history of Athlone castle and the town loads of interactive stuff to occupy the kids

Thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the superb Athlone Castle and museum. It was brimfull of Interesting exhibits and interactive displays. A really good 360° cinema room plays a brilliant 7 minute history film on the siege of Athlone in the 1690's. The museum details the...More

Athlone Castle is an imposing fort in a stategic position overlooking the river Shannon. There is a lot of history here . The site has had extensive investment , with lots of audio visual presentations of its turbulent past. Well worth a visit. Great views...More

I was very impressed with the quality of the presentation of the early history of Athlone and Iris, British wars. There is also a presentation of early 20th century citizens of Athlone. The castle itself is well restored and quite interesting.