The medieval town of Athenry is situated 17 kilometers east of Galway city and offers a range of activities for visitors discovering the region. Experience a walking tour of Ireland’s best-preserved Medieval Town in which domestic or overseas visitors can discover the truly unique historical features of this lively town.
The Athenry Heritage Centre provides the focus or starting point from which to see:
- The Medieval Parish Church of St. Mary’s.
- The only restored Norman Castle in Ireland,
- The superbly preserved Dominican Priory, with the best collection of occupational gravestones in Ireland
- Ireland’s only “in-situ” original market cross
Athenry Heritage Town is one of many destinations to visit in the east County Galway, a county that is rich in heritage and culture that offers visitors an unspoilt landscape and a warm welcome to all.
Self Guided Walking Tours Of Athenry
The self guided tours comprise of a brochure with illustrated map, an audio narrative which is available to download from this website. Click on the links below to download the standalone illustrated walking maps, audio files, and detailed brochures.
Audio narrative
Listen to the detailed audio narrative by Dr. Peter Harbison for Athenry's guided walking tour.
Download the illustrated walking map
This is a standalone PDF file that can be downloaded and viewed offline
Download the detailed brochure
This is also standalone PDF file that can be downloaded and viewed offline.
