Athlone Castle
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About this place
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.
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Visitor Information
- Admission
- Paid
- Accessibility
- Accessible
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Athlone Castle is located in County Westmeath, roughly 97 km (1h 25m drive) from Galway and 143 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 26 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Luan Gallery (0.1 km away).
Galway97 km
~1h 25m driveLimerick123 km
~1h 50m driveDublin143 km
~2h 05m drive
Nearest car park
Paid
26 m from landmark
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