Athenry is a medieval town situated 16 miles outside of Galway with an array of attractions. Meaning ‘Town of the Ford of the King,’ Athenry features a medieval town wall, a 13th century Anglo-Norman street-plan, and a monastery and the town is famous for being the place that inspired the song, “The Fields of Athenry.” The city is also home to the only medieval market cross still standing in the country and has a long and rich history dating back to the 2nd century.

Athenry, County Galway, Ireland

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