# History events in Athlone, Today and Upcoming History events in Athlone

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Athlone, Westmeath. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Athlone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Athlone, Westmeath. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Athlone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Athlone

- **Event Name**: Heritage Week in Athlone 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for Connaught Street Heritage Week 2026, a full week of events celebrating the history, stories, music, sport, skills and community spirit of the west side of Athlone.
This year’s theme is Heritage at Risk, and we’ll be shining a light on the old
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm – Mon Aug 24 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/heritage-week-in-athlone-2026/200030202182200
  - **Venue**: Connaught Street
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  - **Categories**: music, sports, football, art, entertainment, theatre, live-music, fine-arts, tournaments, parades
- **Event Name**: Jadotville Revisited – "The Untold Story", presented by Commandant Leo Quinlan (Retired)
  - **Description**: 🇮🇪 One of the greatest stories in Irish military history is coming to Athlone.
As part of Heritage Week 2026, join us for "Jadotville Revisited – The Untold Story", presented by Commandant Leo Quinlan (Retired), son of the late Commandant Pat Quinlan, who
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/jadotville-revisited-the-untold-story-presented-by-commandant-leo-quinlan-retired/200030517722445
  - **Venue**: Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Living Heritage Day – Craft Market, Demonstrations, Street Theatre, and Family Fun Day. 🍀
  - **Description**: Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and skills of Ireland's past at our Living Heritage Day, the grand finale of Heritage Week 2026.

Join us on Sunday, 23rd August, from 12pm–4pm in Connaught Gardens, Athlone, for a free afternoon celebra
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/living-heritage-day-craft-market-demonstrations-street-theatre-and-family-fun-day/200030517618813
  - **Venue**: Connaught Street, Athlone, Ireland
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, literary-art
- **Event Name**: 🚶 Guided Historical Walk with Paddy Costello.
  - **Description**: Think you know Athlone? Paddy Costello may prove you wrong!
Join the man behind Paddy’s Rambles for a guided historical walk filled with local stories, forgotten places, folklore and fascinating snippets from Athlone’s past. Paddy has spent years explorin
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/guided-historical-walk-with-paddy-costello/200030536947408
  - **Venue**: Dooley's Fruit & Veg
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- **Event Name**: TLAG Hertiage Week Evening & Logo Competition Exhibition
  - **Description**: 🌿 TLAG Heritage Evening Event & Logo Competition Exhibition 🌿
Come along for a lovely evening celebrating our community, creativity and local heritage.
📅 Saturday, 22nd August 2026
⏰ 6.30pm – 9pm
🎨 6.30 pm to 7pm Logo Competition Exhibition
See the fa
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/tlag-hertiage-week-evening-and-logo-competition-exhibition/200030537493406
  - **Venue**: Tubberclaire/ Glasson Westmeath
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  - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Contests
- **Event Name**: The Decorative and Building Stones of Athlone
  - **Description**: Dive into Athlone’s coolest stones—discover their charm and history up close at this hands-on event!About this EventDiscover The Decorative and Building Stones of AthloneJoin us in person for a fa
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/the-decorative-and-building-stones-of-athlone/100001991901433809
  - **Venue**: Athlone Castle N37 A6D7
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Tadhg Comes Marchin Part 2
  - **Description**: For anyone interested... I will be giving one more talk this year for Heritage week. Tues 18th August - Athlone Town Library
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  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/tadhg-comes-marchin-part-2/200030360314731
  - **Venue**: Westmeath Libraries (Aidan Heavey Library)
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## Trending Events in Athlone

- **Event Name**: Tommy Tiernan - World Tour of Galway
  - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Thu, 30 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM
  - **Venue**: Shearwater Hotel & Spa
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- **Event Name**: The Coronas in Athlone
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Coronas Live at Dean Crowe Theatre on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? The Coronas is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like San Diego Song, Add
  - **Venue**: Dean Crowe Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Keith Barry - Unhinged
  - **Description**: � HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT �

The mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, reality-bending Keith Barry is coming to the Dean Crowe Theatre ��

Get ready for an unforgettable night of psychological illusion, magic, and pure entertainment ��

� Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY a
  - **Venue**: Chapel Street, N37 VF29
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Moate
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Derek Ryan Live in Athlone on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Derek Ryan like never before? With chart-topping hits like Hold On To Your Hat, It's Friday and The Cows On The Hill
  - **Venue**: The Well Moate
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- **Event Name**: The ELO Tribute Show
  - **Description**: The ELO Show – LIVE at the Dean Crowe Athlone after a sell out tour last year!
The world’s greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne & E.L.O returns in 2026 with a stunning new production! Featuring an amazing live band, six singers, a female string section, daz
  - **Venue**: Chapel Street, N37 VF29
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- **Event Name**: Me, Myself & Them! - Conor Moore
  - **Description**: Due to huge demand, Conor Moore returns to the Dean Crowe Theatre on Saturday, 19th September 2026! 😂👏

Don’t miss another night of brilliant impressions and big laughs.
  - **Venue**: Chapel Street, N37 VF29
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- **Event Name**: Mamma Mia  - The Live Experience.  ATHLONE
  - **Description**: Get ready to sing your heart out and dance to all the ABBA hits live like never before!About this EventGet Ready for Mamma Mia - The Live Experience!Join us at the The Social
  - **Venue**: Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Irish Open
  - **Description**: The 2026 Irish Open will take place in the Athlone International Arena on 21st November. Save the date!
  - **Venue**: Athlone, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: 🎉 National Heritage Week 2026 – Parade, Market and Family Fun Day! 🎉
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the opening weekend of National Heritage Week with a fantastic day of music, heritage, entertainment and community spirit in Athlone.
The day begins with a Pipe Band Parade, leaving the Dean Crowe Theatre at 11.40am and making its
  - **Venue**: Connaught Street, Athlone, Ireland
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Athlone?
  - **A:** Heritage Week in Athlone 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Connaught Street), Jadotville Revisited – "The Untold Story", presented by Commandant Leo Quinlan (Retired) (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Shamrock Lodge Hotel), Living Heritage Day – Craft Market, Demonstrations, Street Theatre, and Family Fun Day. 🍀 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Connaught Street, Athlone, Ireland), 🚶 Guided Historical Walk with Paddy Costello. (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dooley's Fruit & Veg), TLAG Hertiage Week Evening & Logo Competition Exhibition (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tubberclaire/ Glasson Westmeath).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Athlone?
  - **A:** The Decorative and Building Stones of Athlone (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at Athlone Castle N37 A6D7).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Athlone this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Heritage Week in Athlone 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Connaught Street).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Athlone in August 2026?
  - **A:** Heritage Week in Athlone 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Connaught Street), Jadotville Revisited – "The Untold Story", presented by Commandant Leo Quinlan (Retired) (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Shamrock Lodge Hotel), Living Heritage Day – Craft Market, Demonstrations, Street Theatre, and Family Fun Day. 🍀 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Connaught Street, Athlone, Ireland), 🚶 Guided Historical Walk with Paddy Costello. (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dooley's Fruit & Veg), TLAG Hertiage Week Evening & Logo Competition Exhibition (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tubberclaire/ Glasson Westmeath).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Athlone?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Athlone on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Athlone?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Athlone?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Athlone include Connaught Street, Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Connaught Street, Athlone, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Athlone?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Athlone include Connaught Street Markets., Heritage Officer- Westmeath County Council, Tadhg Kelleher.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Athlone?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Athlone.

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