Athenry - Wikipedia
WEBAthenry (/ æ θ ən ˈ r aɪ /; Irish: Baile Átha an Rí, meaning 'Town of the Ford of the King') is a town in County Galway, Ireland, which lies 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Galway city. Some of the attractions of the medieval town are its town wall, Athenry Castle , its priory and its 13th century street-plan.
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WEBAthenry Castle. Meiler de Bermingham, lord and founder of Athenry, built the castle sometime between 1235 and 1240; though, records list different dates. The “Hall Keep Castle” sits in the northeast corner of the town wall. It was the first building constructed in the town. The castle laid in runes for over 5 centuries.
The History of Athenry - Athenry Heritage Centre
WEBAthenry - Detailed History. The Irish name of Athenry, Baile Átha an Ríogh (meaning ‘town of the river ford’ or ‘kings ford’) points to ancient origins that stretch back long before the Anglo-Norman town was built. Prehistoric objects, including a stone arrowhead, have been found in and around the crossing place (ford) of the Clareen ...
A detailed history of Athenry from medieval time to modern day
WEBAncient Athenry. The history of Athenry pre dates the Anglo Normans as archaeologists also discovered that people lived there in the Bronze Age (2200 to 800 BC) and in the early medieval period, between 500 and 1200 AD, a stone-lined underground passage called a souterrain was discovered dating to that time. There are also many early medieval ...
An Insider's Guide to Athenry - This is Galway
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Athenry Castle. The incredibly well-preserved Athenry Castle boasts a richly decorated first-floor doorway and windows, while the interior contains an audio-visual room and exhibition. Dating back to the late 12th century and early 13th centuries, the architectural style of this site is truly something to be marvelled at. The Fields of Athenry
Athenry | Medieval Town, Castle, Monastery | Britannica
WEBAthenry, market town, County Galway, Ireland. It was founded in the 13th century during the Anglo-Norman colonization. Much of the medieval town wall (1211) survives, together with the keep of the castle (1235) and part of the Dominican priory (founded 1241), which was specifically exempted from
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