Athlone Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Athlone and surrounding areas

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Athlone lights up for the Christmas season with twinkling Christmas lights along the River Shannon and a range of things to do from festive markets to tree decorating events at local hotels. Enjoy Sheraton Athlone Hotel Christmas Party Nights or seasonal gatherings at Athlone Springs for warm holiday activities. Historic streets near Athlone Castle host seasonal stalls, carols and family-friendly attractions that make the town an inviting base for winter festivities and cozy evenings of local food and music.

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Christmas Parties

8 events
Temple Gate Hotel Christmas Celebrations • Dec 1 – Dec 31

Historic hotel offering festive dining and party nights

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Christmas Markets

7 events
Christmas Events in Limerick • Nov 8 – Dec 16

Diverse Christmas events and parties

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Christmas Activities

6 events
The Birr Castle Christmas Express • Nov 29 – Dec 19

Christmas Express train ride to meet Santa.

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. The Birr Castle Christmas Express (Birr)
    Christmas Express train ride to meet Santa.
  2. Magical Santa Experiences at Talbot Hotel Carlow (Carlow)
    Magical Santa Experiences for families
  3. Fossetts Christmas Circus (Limerick)
    Traditional Christmas circus performances
  4. Santa Land Christmas Experience 2025 (Ennis)
    Magical North Pole Wonderland with Santa and Elves
  5. Light Up Galway (Galway)
    City-wide LED light installations
  6. Christmas Events in Limerick (Limerick)
    Diverse Christmas events and parties

Christmas Lights Near Athlone

Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Athlone.

Light Up Galway

Galway comes alive with 'Light Up Galway,' a spectacular holiday event illuminating the...

📍 Galway • Nov 1
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Santa Land Christmas Experience 2025

Step into a magical Wonderland at the North Pole for the Santa Land...

📍 Ennis • Nov 28
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Athlone Christmas Events Map

See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.

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Athlone Christmas events map

Also Near Athlone

Galway (47 miles) → Droichead Nua (49.9 miles) → Navan (53.3 miles) → Naas (54.9 miles) → Celbridge (58 miles) → Carlow (58.5 miles) →
Christmas road trip adventure with festive characters

Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways

Worth the drive for more holiday events near Athlone!

Dublin (69.4 miles) → Bray (77.1 miles) →

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Athlone Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.

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