A dramatic three-storey hall-keep built to guard a strategic ford on the Clareen River, at the heart of the walled Norman town of Athenry. Visitors can view the vaulted basement and Great Hall, and see a 20-minute audiovisual history in a modern third-floor addition.
Visiting Athenry Castle
Yes, OPW/Heritage Ireland managed, daily seasonal opening
"A dramatic three-storey hall-keep built to guard a strategic ford on the Clareen River, at the heart of the walled Norman town of Athenry."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Ashford Castle, 43.81 km away in Cong — Medieval castle founded by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family in 1228, later held by the Guinness family from 1852, converted into a hotel in 1939.
Nearest castle hotel · 43.81 km
Ashford Castle
Cong, Co. Mayo · 5-star / luxury
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