Athenry Things to Do Tips by Cruefan

Dominican Priory

This ruined priory is right across from Athenry castle. It was built in 1241and is a great example of a Medieval Monastary.

I expolored the grounds during the day and at night after a night at the Castlegate Hotel. I prefered during the day because the locals say it's haunted.

Address: Athenry CO. Galway

Directions: Right Across from Athenry Castle

The Athenry Castle

"The Castle consists of a towering Keep surrounded by a curtain wall with three towers, one rectangular and two round.
The Keep was basically a castle within a castle where the lord and his family and loya retainers lived. The river Clareen on the East side of the castle fed a wet ditch or moat encircling it."

The keep could be seen from our house and it costs 2.50 Euro to explore inside. It's the reason Athenry was settled and is a very important landmark in town. If you have kids in tow there is a small park on the grounds and the Dominican Priory is across the road.

Address: Athenry Co. Galway

Directions: From City Center go past the Mace store and follow the road until you see the castle.

Phone: +353 (0)91 844797

Website: http://www.athenry.net