athenry arts and heritage centre

Athenry Town situated close to Galway City boasts some of the best-preserved medieval buildings, walls and artefacts in Europe. Over 80% of the original Medieval Walls survive today. The Heritage Centre offers the visitor a unique medieval experience. Along with a guided tour of the centre, you can try your hand at archery, dress up in medieval costume and lose yourself in the maze. All of these spectacular features in Ireland's best preserved Medieval Town can be found within a short distance of each other and a 90 minute walking tour will give everyone a real taste for Athenry's Medieval past. Features of the town include : * The only restored Norman Castle in Ireland. * A stunningly preserved Dominican Priory *An award winning Heritage Centre in the 13th Century ruins of the Medieval Parish Church *A truly original " Gothic Tabernacle" or "Lantern" *The original Mace and Seal of the town.