Welcome to Athenry

Athenry (Baile Átha an Rí) is an agricultural town in county Galway. It lies 25 km to the east of and is famous for the song, The Fields of Athenry which often graces Irish sporting events.

Athenry began as a Dominican Abbey in 1241 before being sacked by Cromwellians.

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Athenry News

Almost one thousand homes in Athenry area without power - Galway Bay FM

Almost one thousand homes in Athenry area without power Galway Bay FM

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost one thousand homes in the Athenry area are without power this afternoon. It's due to a major fault which occurred this ...

Publish: Sunday 16th June 11:48am

Kilkenny get revenge for league loss as they leave Galway low in Athenry - The Irish Times

Kilkenny get revenge for league loss as they leave Galway low in Athenry The Irish Times

Camogie round-up: Limerick get the better of Offaly; Cork too strong for Clare; Dublin pushed by Meath.

Publish: Saturday 15th June 7:27pm

New Athenry dog park gets the go ahead - Galway Daily

New Athenry dog park gets the go ahead Galway Daily

Approval has been given for the construction of new dog park in Athenry for the joy of our canine friends and their owners.

Publish: Saturday 15th June 10:00am

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