The Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre is open to the Public for Guided Tours and the Medieval Experience. Online bookings are available from our Booking Page.
Please email the heritage centre for group bookings or student tours.
Email details: athenryheritagecentre@gmail.com
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Visitors of all ages can discover Athenry's rich medieval history with a guided tour of the centre or try the 'Medieval Experience' with dressing up in medieval costume, a guided tour of the centre and have a go archery. The Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre is also the home of the town's original Mace & Seal, the oldest examples of their kind in Ireland. The activities of the Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre are accessible for all age groups and abilities and we welcome everyone to learn about the medieval history of the town which also includes its castle, the Dominican Priory and its defensive walls and towers.
Monday 10th February Closed
Tuesday 11th February 10:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday 12th February 10:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 13th February 10:00am-2:00pm
Friday 14th February Closed For Repairs
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Self Guided Walking Tours
The self guided tours comprise of a brochure with illustrated map, an audio narrative which is available for to download
What 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
Thanks to:
This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme