Medieval Athenry
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.
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Athenry A Medieval Town
The name of the town is an Irish one, Baile Átha ‘n Rí, thus indicating that the ford ther… by Etienne Rynne
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Athenry Castle
For about five centuries Athenry Castle has been abandoned, rootless and fallen into a rui… by 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 stepped pyramida… by 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 the wrist… by 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, a gavel-l… by 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 absence of 1… by 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 Saturday, the fin… by 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 site from S… by Etienne Rynne
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The Athenry Town Walls
The walls of Athenry are easily the finest medieval town-walls remaining in Ireland. A thr… by Etienne Rynne
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The Battle of Athenry
The last High King of Ireland. Events leading to the Battle of Athenry The downfall of t… by Finbarr O'Regan
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