Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Adamson Castle

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025

1. Adamson Castle Marker

Inscription.

This castle was built on a motte in 1210 by John de Grey originally consisting of a central donjon it was altered and enlarged many times. The castle was badly damaged in the bombardment of 1691 during the Williamite War. On the 28th Feb. 1922 the castle was taken over from British forces by Lieut. General Sean M[a]cEoin on behalf of the Provisional Government. The castle was named after Brigadier George Adamson who was shot dead on the
25th April 1922.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1922.

Location. 53° 25.396′ N, 7° 56.585′ W. Memorial is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It is on Castle Street just south of Barracks Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the west castle wall. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Athlone, Leinster N37 A6D7, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Athlone Castle/Church of SS Peter and Paul (a few steps from this marker); Athlone Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Tourist Information (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Garden at Athlone Castle

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Titanic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Custume Barracks/Church of Saints Peter and Paul/Railway Bridge/Luan Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); 24-Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Athlone Woollen Mills/Town Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athlone.

More about this memorial. The Castle is more commonly known as Athlone Castle.

Also see . . .
1. The killing of George Adamson, 25 April 1922. Westmeath County Council website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. A Flag Flies Once More. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Adamson Castle and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025

2. Adamson Castle and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.