Music by Bernard and Patrice Coyle
Dean Crowe Theatre Chapel Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathFriday 16 th May, 7 pm Music by Bernard and Patrice Coyle Dean Crowe forecourt Free
Free
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Afternoon T Series: ‘Cider Park’
Athlone Little Theatre St Mary's Place, Athlone, Co. WestmeathSaturday 17th May, 3 pm Afternoon T Series: ‘Cider Park’ Athlone Little Theatre Letterkenny Music and Drama group present their All Ireland winning one act play. JP and Georgie are enjoying their cans in Cider Park... Philosophising on originality they ponder the question are we photocopies of what came before? Then they are joined by the older Richie and discover what it may mean to be human. Directed by Michael Leddy. Tickets €10 Tea afterwards in Green Room
€10
THE PARTY NIGHT OF THE YEAR Gala Awards Ceremony
Radisson Hotel Athlone Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathSaturday 17 th May, 6.30 pm THE PARTY NIGHT OF THE YEAR. Gala Awards Ceremony, Live Streamed by RTĖ at 9pm. We finally discover who are the 2025 winners of the Irish Drama scene. Athlone Radisson Hotel Ticket holders only. FULLY BOOKED.
€60
‘Guerilla Street Art’ Various Locations
Wednesday 6th May ‘Guerilla Street Art’ . Watch out for experienced Dutch Photographer Cynthia Bruinsma appear around Athlone inviting members of the public to turn the selfie on its’ head by taking part in this collaborative photoart collage. Athlone various locations. FREE and voluntary
Free
Filmmakers Networking Event TUS University
TUS AThlone Campus University Road, Athlone, Co. WestmeathFriday 24th April, 6.30pm Filmmakers Networking Event TUS University, tea/coffee light refreshments reception from 6.30pm. Films start 7pm. This is a public screening of films that earned an honourable mention from The Athlone Film Festival. The Networking event holds an opportunity to see the work and meet and greet the Actors/Producers/Directors/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set. Free event
Free
Film Writing Workshop Radisson Hotel
Radisson Hotel Athlone Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathSaturday 25th April, 11am Film Writing workshop Radisson Hotel ‘Anatomy of a scene’. Rachel Moloney, currently an RTĖ Fair City story room assistant returns for story and character development script writing session. Admission Tickets €10. Eventbrite fee. https://www.eventbrite.com
€10
Athlone Film Festival IMC Cinema SOLD OUT
IMC Athlone Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone, Co. WestmeathSOLD OUT Saturday 25th April, 7.30 pm All tickets are now sold. There is a waiting list for any returns. Sorry for any disappointment. Athlone Film Festival IMC Cinema, Golden Island Athlone Athlone Film Festival, showcasing eight short films from talented filmmakers followed by a panel discussion with some of the directors/producers. Finishes at 10.30pm approx. Admission Tickets €10 plus Eventbrite fee. Tea, meet and greet afterwards. Watch the trailer:
€10
School Playwright Competition
Athlone Little Theatre St Mary's Place, Athlone, Co. WestmeathTuesday 28th April, 11 am Presentation of Prizes to the 2026 winners of the School Playwright Competition. Transition year students from all over Ireland wrote a short play on the theme of ‘change’. This event is a school event only and not open to the public but results will be on Social Media. Athlone Little Theatre School Event
Launch and Reception of Art Exhibition
Dean Crowe Theatre Chapel Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathWednesday 29 th April, 7.15pm Launch and reception of Art exhibition followed by a play. Dean Crowe Theatre AIB Gallery. Artist Avril Egan displays her work, ‘What about Life’. This is a statement that drives reflection on the past, experience of the present and uncertainty for the future. Through personal scenes of struggle, vulnerability and growth, the art work becomes a space to process: ‘What about Life’. Pause and find your meaning within it. All welcome.
Free
Glenamaddy Players All Ireland Confined Final 2026 Winners Performance
Dean Crowe Theatre Chapel Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathWednesday 29th April, 8 pm Glenamaddy Players, winners from the All Ireland Confined Final 2026 performing at the Dean Crowe Theatre Performance of the new All Ireland (confined section) winning play, Chapatti, a delightful play by Christian O'Reilly. Some upsetting material, viewers discretion is advised. It tells the touching love story between a dog and a cat and their owners. Performed by the 2026 winners of the All Ireland 'Confined' finals, Glenamaddy Players. It is a free fringe event, please note open seating. Come early for the launch of the art exhibition at 7.15pm. Watch Instagram for updates. Free Event, please note open seating Admission Tickets, Free, from Dean Crowe
Free
Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade
Dean Crowe Theatre Chapel Street, Athlone, Co. WestmeathThursday 30th April, 7 pm Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade conducted by Captain John Carpenter, by kind permission of GOC Eastern Brigade Forecourt Dean Crowe Theatre Open air musical entertainment to start the 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival Free Event
Free
Afternoon T Series: ‘The Crucified Silence’ Athlone Little Theatre
Athlone Little Theatre St Mary's Place, Athlone, Co. WestmeathFriday 1st May, 3pm Afternoon T Series: ‘The Crucified Silence’. Athlone Little Theatre Mick Donnellan presents his stripped back view of Joe’s inner world where silence speaks as loudly as words, revealing a man struggling to reconcile who he was with who he has become. Admission €10 Tea afterwards in Green Room. https://www.eventbrite.com
€10