Athenry is wonderfully unique because it is one of the best preserved medieval walled towns in Ireland. It still retains its original walls, the surrounding fosse (ditch) and the grand north gate archway. For many years Athenry was a marketplace hub for agriculture and trade. Here are just some of these historical accounts.
Athenry A Medieval Town
The name of the town is an Irish one, Baile Átha ‘n Rí, thus indicating that the…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
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Athenry Castle
For about five centuries Athenry Castle has been abandoned, rootless and fallen…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
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Tabernacle or Lantern Style Market Cross
In Athenry’s Market Square is an unusual monument consisting of a steeply steppe…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
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The Mace and Seal of Athenry
The mace as shown is of very singular design, being a clenched fist couped below…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
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The History of the Athenry Corporate Mace and Seal
Athenry gets its ancient treasures back after 160 years. The corporate insignia,…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Finbarr O'Regan
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Ancient Mace and Seal make their return to Athenry
The return of Athenry’s medieval Mace and Seal to the town last week after an ab…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Connacht Tribune
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Mystery of the Missing Mace and Seal
A report in The Tuam Herald, Saturday, July 24 1999 by Tony Galvin. This Saturda…Medieval Athenry Archive | Web | News | Archaeology, Education, History, People | John Galvin, Tuam Herald
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The Dominican Priory of SS. Peter and Paul
Meiler de Bermingham, 2nd Baron of Athenry and founder of the town, bought the s…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, People | Etienne Rynne
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The Athenry Town Walls
The walls of Athenry are easily the finest medieval town-walls remaining in Irel…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
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The Battle of Athenry
The last High King of Ireland. Events leading to the Battle of Athenry The dow…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore, People | Finbarr O'Regan
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Lady’s Well
The date for the Marian apparition at Lady Well Athenry is generally given as 15…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Monsie Kennedy
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References to Medieval Athenry
1567 ‘I was . . . presented with the keys of the town to keep….as they are so…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Finbarr O'Regan
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The Shrine of Saint Patrick’s Tooth
Inscription Reads ‘THOMAS DE : BRAMIGHEM : DNS : DE ATHUNRY : caused me to be or…Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Finbarr O'Regan
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Athenry Medieval Gate Uncovered
Council workers carrying out roadworks in Athenry, Co Galway, have made an impor…Medieval Athenry Archive | Web | News | Archaeology, Education | Fiona Gartland
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Tysaxon & Lindisfarne
‘Rise up Tysaxon and take your place among the Nations of the Earth’. Well, at…Medieval Athenry Archive | Web | Chronicle | Archaeology, Education, Folklore, People, Religion | Sarah O'Regan
Swangate, Loro Gate, Geata Láragh
Loro Gate – Swangate – Geata Láragh – Central Gate In the Book of Survey and Di…Medieval Athenry Archive | Web | Chronicle | Archaeology, Education, People | Finbarr O'Regan
The Arch or Northgate of Athenry
Coming soon… …Medieval Athenry Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education | Etienne Rynne
The Mace and Seal search
After the restoration of Athenry Castle Professor Rynne was at last satisfied th…Medieval Athenry Archive | Web | Chronicle | Archaeology, Education, History | Finbarr O'Regan
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The Athenry Fire Brigade – Christmas 2000
St Patrick’s Day 2023 The first fire-fighting service in Athenry came… by To be confirmed!
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