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Athenry Castle, Galway, Ireland : Reviews of Athenry Castle - Yahoo! Travel
This castle is located about 23km east of Galway city. After the Norman conquest in 1234, Richard de Burgo granted a charter to Meiler de Bermingham, his comra...
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Heritage Ireland - Athenry Castle (Galway)
Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250. The great three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Recently r...
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Athenry Castle, County Galway
The great fortress and walled town of Athenry played a vital role in the Anglo-Norman control of East Connaught. Construction of the castle can be dated to between 1235-41 and was undertaken by Meiler de Bermingham after being granted a charter by William de Burgo, the Anglo-Norman conqueror of much...
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Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
