Athenry Castle

Athenry Castle

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Welcome to the official page for Athenry Castle, an OPW managed heritage site. The oldest part of the castle is the hall-keep.

Photos from Athenry Castle's post 02/06/2026

FREE Wednesday at Athenry Castle
Wednesday the 3rd of June has free admission to Athenry Castle and other selected Office of Public (OPW) sites.
Please check https://heritageireland.ie/ for all details. Athenry is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Ireland with Athenry Castle standing proudly as its centerpiece.
Walk the medieval streets where you will see up to 70% of the medieval walls of c. 50.8 acres still standing. It is the perfect stop off when crossing Ireland with ample parking and restaurants.

Galway Tour Company Galway Archaeological and Historical Society Galway County Heritage Office The Old Tuam Society The Tuam Herald ATHENRY AS WAS ATU Galway City Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

01/05/2026

Heading West this bank holiday weekend? Then Athenry is the perfect town to take a break and investigate one of the best preserved medieval towns in Ireland. The castle is the centerpiece of medieval Athenry and our guides will be delighted to offer you a fully guided tour of Athenry Castle. The town has ample parking and restaurants just a stroll away.

Medieval Irish Heritage Galway Archaeological and Historical Society Galway Tour Company ATHENRY AS WAS Athenry News & Views History Ireland

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Athenry
GALWAY

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm