There is something for everyone, of all ages.
Athlone will be filled with activity this bank holiday weekend as the River Festival kicks off.
A variety of performances, workshops and art will be taking place across Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a particular focus on safety, with water safety demonstrations and a defibrillator group.
There will still be plenty of room for fun, with this year's event taking on a Viking Theme.
Full list of events:
Saturday 3rd Aug 2024 -
-Viking Village - Under the White Bridge (Westside) (11-5pm)
-A1 Cleaning Two Day Course Angling Match- Madcaps: Located on the Meadows (11am-5pm)
-Walking Tours Historical Walk 1pm-2pm from the back of Castle.
-Family wellness and creative arts tent work shops - by Athlone FRC 11-5pm Located at the Castle.
-Taste of TUS Micro Village 11am-5pm: Located at the Castle.
-Number 1 Gun Battery Viewing, Tolbot Avenue, Athlone. 12-3pm.
Sunday 4th Aug 2024 -
-Viking Village -Under the White Bridge (Westside) (11am -4pm)
-A1 Cleaning Two Day Course Angling Match- Madcaps: Located on the Meadows (11am-5pm)
-Walking Tours Historical Walk from the back of the Castle 1pm -2pm
-Family wellness and creative arts tent workshops - Athlone FRC Tent 11-5pm Located at the Castle.
-Taste of TUS Micro Village 11am-5pm: Located at the Castle.
-Number 1 Gun Battery Viewing, Tolbot Avenue, Athlone. 12-3pm.
Athlone River Safety Day Sunday 4th 12pm to 5pm Located at the back of the Castle.
1. Water Safety Equipment on display from 12-1pm. -Athlone River Safety Awareness Group.
2. Subaqua, RNLI, River Safety Awareness water safety Demonstration 1pm-2pm.
3. RNLI Life Jacket Work Shop 3pm-5pm.
4. Athlone Defibrillator Group 2pm-5pm.
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