The 2020 Athenry Walled Towns Day is live!
It has been in existence since 2006. It is a family focused heritage and educational fun day where all sectors of the community can gain a greater awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the medieval town walls and the town of Athenry.
This year due to Covid19 Athenry Walled Town Day has gone virtual and the theme of this year's event is 'Learning from our Heritage’.
Join Dr Christy Cunniffe, Dr Jeff Dann, GK Media and Gary Dempsey as they take you on virtual tours of Athenry Walls, the Castle, Dominican Friary, the Mace and Seal of Athenry, Loro Gate and St Mary's.
Press play below to learn about the Mace and Seal of Athenry
If you want to get creative why not make your own Medieval Castle?
Gary Dempsey has created 3D models of various elements of the medieval heritage of Athenry including the market cross, the seal of Athenry and the tomb of Meiler de Bermingham.
View the 3D MODELS
Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council said "Athenry Virtual Walled Towns Day 2020 has been designed to be inclusive, accessible, fun and free for all to view on our websites and social media platforms."
Alan Burgess, Manager, Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre said "The programme reflects the medieval history of Athenry and is a platform to showcase craft, food, art weaponry music, the rich heritage assets of the town".
