The award winning Athenry Heritage Centre will be transformed into a cavern of Christmas cheer with craft activities, face-painting and a visit to Santa in his homely house.

Discover a magical place of lights and festive decorations in the ambient setting of St. Mary’s Church, Athenry.

Meet Santa’s Elves in the craft areas where children can make Christmas gifts and cards. There are cuddly toys and games for the very young and face-painting for all.

Let Mrs. Claus bring you to Santa who’s waiting with a gift for all the boys and girls.

The Athenry Heritage Centre creates a unique atmosphere of festive cheer for all the family. Visits to the centre last one hour and admission is every hour.

The Christmas Winter Wonderland commences on the 3^rd and 4^th of December at 12:00pm and doors close at 6:00pm.

Other dates for your diaries are the 10^th, 11^th, 17^th and 18^th December, opening times are 12:00 till 6:00pm.

From the 19^th - 23^rd December the centre will be open to visitors from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Admission is €15 per child and €2 per adult.

Check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/athenryheritagecentre.

Parents can book tickets through our website or contact the centre on 091 844661

The Athenry Heritage Centre's Halloween Spectacular commences this Sunday 30th October, with two shows at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Reserve your tickets by email or contact 091 844661.

The centre will be transformed into a cavern of delight with spooks, ghosts

and things that go bump in the night. We have stories to thrill, music to

enchant and scary games to play. Have your face painted to scare one and

all plus great prizes for the best Halloween costume too!

Places limited so book early!

Tickets Only €3 per child €2 per adult

Contact 091 844661

or email

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The Athenry Heritage Centre in association with Galway County Council and the Irish Walled Towns Network presents 'National walled Towns Day 2006'. The day is a national celebration of all the Walled Towns of Ireland.

• The programme of events for Athenry include;
• The Leinster Re-Enactment Society,
• Galway Early Music,
• Your Mans PuppetShow,
• Craft Displays,
• Walking Tours and a illustrated talk on the walls by Professor Etienne Rynne.