Join us for this year's demo in Athlone Castle, August 16th from 10:30 - 17:30.

Demonstrate your arts, skills and knowledge to the world and public at large!  Bring just one A&S to show off and let people try, this includes samples of Medieval food that people can taste if they wish (always supply full list of ingredients!).  This is our longest-running demo and our chance to support Tir Chroi and Eplaheimr.

We can also setup game, arts, sciences and displays etc.. and we will have use of the courtyard to perform combat demos as we wish.

Click for more information from the Organiser

This years theme is yet to be announced, so watch this space!

And don't worry if the above isn't your area, be sure to come along for all that an Athlone Demo entails.

- Come show off your skills at defeating your opponents in games of chance, skill and deception.
- Display your fine arts and sciences, so that others can see your fine accomplishments.
- Regal others with your knowledge of plants and herbs that will sooth their aches or add flavour to their lives.
- Display your marshal zeal atop the castle, as we fence for the public and to sneak in a little practice.

Facilities and Information:

As this is a mostly outdoor event please dress for the weather. We have gazebos for shelter but they're not fully enclosed. If you have a cart to bring heavy goods, that is strongly advised. The Castle have carts but access will be shared between all facilitators.

Nearby parking in the Church Grounds opposite the castle or paid parking outside the Castle and surrounding areas.
Equipment can be delivered and stored onsite in the days before the demo. Bathrooms are onsite.

Bring food/snacks. Closest convenience shop is Centra on Church Street. There are cafes and restaurants nearby but service can be slow at peak times. There are supermarkets not too far away (Dunnes Montree and Irishtown are closest).

Public transport: the Castle is a 10-15 minute walk from Athlone bus and train station. CityLink stop at Arcadia Retail Centre is a 20-25 minute walk serviced by A2 town bus route.