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Places to Visit in Athenry, County Galway, Republic of Ireland

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Athenry Castle

Athenry
County Galway
Tel: + 353(0) 91 844797
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Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250. The great three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Recently re-roofed, the interior contains an audio visual room and exhibition. Access to ground floor of Castle for people with disabilities.

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