Athlone Town Fossil Walk
Outside The Castle Inn pub on Castle Street, Co. Westmeath
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21 August 2025
Overview
Ireland’s Fossil Heritage is hosting a public walk in Athlone town centre on Wednesday August 21st from 11 am – 12.30 pm. We will be visiting some of the best and most spectacular fossils visible in the building stones of the city’s walls and footpaths. Highlighting the fossil wonders in places that we walk by every day. We will share the secrets of the fossils, explaining how they formed, where they lived, and even how they died. The walk is on flat ground, and is suitable for all ages, from 7 years + To book your free place contact Jess at jfranklin@ucc.ie
Address
Outside The Castle Inn pub on Castle Street, Co. Westmeath
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