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Athenry Heritage Centre

Athenry, Ireland
353 (0)91 844661
AthenryDominican Priory
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Athenry
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Original town gate Original medieval town walls AthenryDominican Priory Athenry Castle
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“Go guided”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012 NEW

There was so much information about the city and the history that determined what it would become, that to not have a guide would be to do yourself a disservice. Tom was my guide, and he was very well versed in Irish History related to Athenry. Made the visit both enjoyable and fulfilling. More

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“I liked Athenry”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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I enjoyed myself in this comatose town, I even spent the night at a nice hotel nearby. Theres the castle and the abbey and there are famous sites up the road within walking distance if you have the time. I walked everywhere and had a great time. This place shuts down early, very early like bars are done at 10pm. More

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“Hidden Gem. Hands on experience.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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Visited with family not sure what was in store. Dressed up like medevial king and queen with the children princesses/ princes/ knights or what ever takes their fancy. Interactive history lesson where the audience dressed up plays some of the roles. Unlike other similar attractions, items on display can be handled and inspected closely so you get to wear an... More

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“Enjoyable visit to Athenry Heritage Centre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2008
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On a recent visit to the town of Athenry, I decided to pay a visit to the Athenry Heritage Centre,which is located near the 15th C market cross among the ruins of an old church. It is a small visitor centre presenting the history of the famous medieval town through a few small exhibits (including the 14thC town mace and... More

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