Athlone Arts & Tourism
Athlone Arts & Tourism was established by Westmeath County Council
to operate Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios.
to operate Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios.
We would like to assure you that the health and safety of our visitors and team members is and always will be our highest priority.
Visitors to both Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery are required to wear face masks as per Government Directive effective from 10th August 2020.
We strongly encourage those of you planning to visit Athlone Castle to pre-book your ticket on www.athlonecastle.ie and to check www.luangallery.ie for information on our enhanced safety measures in place ahead of your visit
to Luan Gallery.
Please continue to check our website regularly for updates and information on the enhanced safety measures we are taking to keep you safe during your visit.
What's On
Current, Upcoming and Past Exhibitions at Luan Gallery & Abbey Road Artists Studios
Luan Gallery is delighted to present Queer As You Are; a group exhibition of Irish artists which explores the gaps and fissures of queer presence within Irish history and considers how queer historical discourses, or lack thereof, populate our past, present and future. Read more...
Athlone Castle
Experience an immersive journey through 5,000 years of history at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre located on the banks of the River Shannon in the heart of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Read more...
Luan Gallery
Since 2012, Athlone’s Luan Gallery has showcased both national, and international visual art projects ensuring a varied and engaging arts programme is delivered to the people of Athlone.
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Artists' Studios
Abbey Road Artists’ Studios is a dedicated space in Athlone town for local and visiting artists. Read more...
John McCormack
Athlone commemorates world renowned tenor John Count McCormack (1884 – 1945) with new sculpture, exhibition and renamed civic square… Read more...
