Athenry Tourism

19/05/2026

On this gloomy grey day, enjoy some colour from around town

23/04/2026

Monday 27th of April and Friday 1st of May

John Madden & Sons Ltd will be carrying out resurfacing works on Church Street, Athenry on behalf of Galway County Council from Monday 27 April 2026 to Friday 1 May 2026.

To facilitate these works, a section of Church Street (between Old Church Street and the Church) will be temporarily closed. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements and signed diversion routes will be in operation daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Motorists and other road users are advised to expect delays and allow additional time for their journeys during this period.

John Madden & Sons Ltd and Galway County Council would like to thank the public for their co‑operation and patience while these essential works are carried out and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

03/04/2026

12/03/2026

Athenry Castle reopens for the new season on Friday the 13th

03/01/2026

Well done to all the players of Athenry Camogie Club on beating St Finbarr's.

20/11/2025

Fingers crossed for a clear evening

🎄 Athenry Christmas Lights – 28th November 🎄

Join us on Friday 28th November for our Christmas Lights Switch-On.
• Athenry Primary School Band performing
• Santa arriving on his sleigh with his elves
• Santa’s Post Box for children’s letters
• Lights switch-on at 7pm
• Music and festive fun for all

See you there!

https://www.idonate.ie/cause/AthenryChristmasLights

02/10/2025

Athenry Castle will be closed Friday October 3rd due to weather warning

13/05/2025

Stunning full moon rising above the priory last night.

Photo : .scannell.artist

30/04/2025

19/03/2025

The Athenry Town Centre First Plan will be discussed at a public consultation on 20th March 2025 at the Newpark Hotel from 5pm - 8pm

Members of the public are encouraged to take part in the survey beforehand.
The survey can be found at
https://athenry-town-centre-first-plan.com/