Athenry

340 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Athenry, from 4 m² to 67,338 m² (6.73 ha, 16.64 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 292 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Residential Existing (Existing residential)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 20 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space/Recreation & Amenity (Open space, park)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community Facilities (Community facilities)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.5Transport Infrastructure (Mixed/general transport uses)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5Tourism (Tourism and related)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Business & Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Commercial/Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N2.1Water/Rivers/Streams (Water)
  Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Galway · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 21 May 2026Conditional

  of canopy area over rear yard

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2660803

• 21 May 2026Conditional

  for the change of use of an existing ground floor commercial shop unit/restaurant known as 'The Claymore' to private residential space

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 26118

• 2 Apr 2026N/a

  for the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom, semi-detached, dormer houses, pedestrian access from Old Church Street via existing carriage arch, mains connections, boundary treatments, landscaping and associated site works. Development is in an Architectural Conservation Area and in the curtilage of the town wall, which is a National Monument and a Protected Structure, and includes conservation works to the town wall

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660497

• 2 Mar 2026Refused

  of canopy area over rear yard

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2660317

• 22 Dec 2025N/a

  of a canopy over rear yard

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2561932

• 31 Oct 2025Conditional

  to construct a new media/press building and associated works onto the existing viewing terrace. The proposed development is adjacent to the site of a Protected Structure (RPS 123GA084-011)

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2561600

• 22 Sept 2025Conditional

  for alterations to apartment development, consisting of 12 no. units, where 3 no. units were permitted under Pl. Ref. No. 24/60732 and 9 no. units were authorised under Exempted Development Ref. ED 23/61. The development will consist of (1) permission for additional communal amenity space provision to serve the permitted/authorised apartments. (2) Permission for removal of existing store, to provide for a relocated bin storage area. (3) Permission for revised boundary treatment at car park entrance to omit previously permitted stone wall and iron railing.(4) Permission to vary and omit condition No. 3 (a),(b) (c) & (d) of Pl. Ref. No. 24/60732, with respect to the requirement for archaeological excavations, and (5) Permission for re-allocation of existing car parking spaces to serve the apartments, together with all associated site works

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2561369

• 16 Jan 2025Refused

  for a variation to condition 10 of the parent planning permission register ref 21/1721, as amended by register Ref 23/60947, in relation to a change of delivery hours at Aldi. The proposed delivery hours are as follows: Monday to Saturday: 6am to 9pm & Sunday: 6am to 7pm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2560038

• 19 Dec 2024Conditional

  for the erection of 1no. modular classroom, and all associated works and site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 100.21 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2461766

• 19 Dec 2024Conditional

  to convert the derelict shop and flat into a smaller retail shop, an expanded flat, and a new apartment behind the shop

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2461772

• 7 Dec 2024Conditional

  for the change of use of former restaurant to 2 no. self-contained dwellings for use as short-let holiday accommodation. Works include new sash windows, demolition of ancillary structures and construction of single-storey extensions to side and rear, solar PV panels and rooflights to rear roof, and associated site works. Development is located in Architectural Conservation Area. Gross floor space of proposed works: 103.00 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 13.00 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2461676

• 6 Dec 2024Conditional

  for mixed use development consists of a total of 60no. residential units (55no. dwellings and 5no. apartments) along with provision of a discount food store and a café. To include: excavation/general site preparation works including infilling and raising, demolition of an existing bungalow within the application site, refurbishment of Athenry House (protected structure) for use as 4no. apartments. (Block C) ground floor café, with a 2bed apartment at first floor level and all associated site development works and services. Previous Pl. Ref. – 21/2281, 20/1384, 07/3703. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461674

• 30 Aug 2024Conditional

  to increase the occupancy of existing pre-school facility from the permitted occupancy of 28 children to 44 children in accordance with Tusla Guidelines, permission to increase floor area, permission for installing 3 additional toilets and a kitchen, and permission to retain existing additional floor space. Gross floor area of proposed works: 33.10 sqm. Gross floor area to be retained: 44.90 sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2461132

• 14 Jun 2024Conditional

  for change of use/conversion of ground floor of former pub/restaurant (front main building) to 3 no. 3 bed apartments, together with hard landscaping, and replacement of metal fencing to car park with stone clad wall and iron railing, together with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 360.70 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2460732

• 6 Jun 2024N/a

  for the change of use of part of the existing retail store to off licence area for the sale of alcohol (wine, beers and spirits) and all associated site works. The site is located in an architectural conservation area. Gross floor space of proposed works: 8.50 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2460675

• 11 Aug 2023Conditional

  for a change of the opening & delivery hours in respect of an existing discount foodstore. The current opening & delivery hours are stipulated by condition no. 10 of an amendment of the parent planning permission (GCC ref: 21/1721). The proposed opening & delivery hours are as follows: - opening hours: Monday to Sunday - 8am to 10pm, - delivery hours: Monday to Saturday – 7am to 9pm & Sunday - 7am to 7pm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360947

• 10 Feb 2023Conditional

  of dwelling house and all associated services on revised site boundaries from that previously granted under Planning Reference No. 96/529. Gross floor space of works to be retained 128sqm.

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360105

• 10 Feb 2023Conditional

  of dwelling house and all associated services on revised site boundaries from that previously granted under Planning Reference No. 96/529. Gross floor space of works to be retained 128sqm.

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360106

• 9 Feb 2023Conditional

  for the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2339

• 4 Aug 2022Conditional

  for the construction of external covered yards (157m2), accessible WC and secure store (9m2), new boundary wall, gates and vehicular access, extension of existing site foul and surface water drainage systems, provision of rainwater harvesting and attenuation systems, removal of existing rainwater harvesting tanks / supporting structure, and all associated site works / services.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260792

• 8 Jun 2022Refused

  to increase the occupancy of existing pre-school facility from the permitted occupancy of 28 children to 44 children in accordance with Tusla Guidelines, permission to increase floor area, permission for installing 3 additional toilets and a kitchen, and permission to retain existing additional floor space. Gross floor area to be retained 44.9 sqm, gross floor area of proposed works 33.1 sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2260587

• 24 May 2022Conditional

  for the indefinite change of use from an office to a community café, a separate change of use for the existing rear shed to an office use, new external signage within the Athenry ACA and all associated site works.Gross floor space of proposed works 102.70sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2260532

• 10 May 2022Conditional

  for development consisting of: shopfront alterations to a protected structure (ref no. 30332021) which comprise of: fitting of new branded signage (after removal of existing signage/ or over existing signage) onto existing shopfront, replacement of existing ATM with new ATM (location retained). Minor internal alterations to existing front banking hall to consist of new internal SSBM/ATMs within a new room. These proposed works are to a protected structure. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 494m/sw

  Permission · Galway County Council, 22597

• 21 Mar 2022Conditional

  change of use of first floor office area to 2no. one bedroom apartments.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260256

• 16 Mar 2022N/a

  for the change of use of (a) previously approved office/commercial unit at the first floor level (Ref. no 06/4983), and (b) retention of attic level to form an 11 no. bedroom guesthouse including communal areas, and internal alterations, (c) change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail/commercial use (Ref. no. 06/4983) to use as restaurant, (d) form new fire escape staircase, (e) install a lift to improve accessibility, (f) provide additional 4 no. rooflights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1266.30 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 22360

The 25 most recent of 58 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Athenry.

Recorded monuments

• GA084-001 Historic town
  Description

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• GA084-001001 Town defences
  Description

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• GA084-001006 Castle - Anglo-Norman masonry castle
  Description

  This castle, a conserved National Monument, is situated in the NE end of the Anglo-Norman town of Athenry (GA084-001----). It was built by Meiler de Bermingham between 1235 and 1240 and it occupies a slight rise that controlled a ford over the River Clareen (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 22-3). Rectangular in plan (int. dims. 13.1m NE-SW; 7.25m NW-SE; wall T c. 1.7m) and of random-rubble construction with dressed quoin stones, it is three storeys high with a gabled attic; it has a pronounced base-batter (H 2.1m; base Wth 1.2m). It occupies the W half of the surrounding D-shaped bawn (GA084-001085-), some of the walls of which act as part of the town defences (GA084-001001-). The late Professor Rynne suggested a three-phase construction sequence (Papazian 1991, 2). The original castle was two storeys high and consisted of the ground floor and a first-floor hall. It was accessed by a decorated pointed arch doorway (Wth 1.3m; H 2.6m) at 1st-floor level. The doorway was reached by a flight of external steps/stairs or a forebuilding as indicated by the two beam slots in the external wall-face to its left and the projecting slabs above it. The hall was lit by four tall windows, each centrally located in a deeply splayed embrasure, one in each wall. Decorated capitals on top of the columns of the doorway and the embrasures in the SE and SW walls indicate that this chamber was intended to be displayed to the public (Sweetman 1999, 70).The original floor was wooden. A garderobe chamber in the N corner, which projects from the external wall-face, is lit by two narrow slit windows. Its external cesspit was excavated in 1989 (Papazian 1991, 6-7). Access to the ground floor was gained from this level by means of an internal wooden stairs or a ladder in the W corner. The lower floor was lit by four small windows, again each one set in a centrally located deeply splayed embrasure in each wall; the one in the SW wall is now blocked off. Originally this floor was probably used for storage. Drainage holes visible in the gable walls at 1st-floor level indicate the level of the original roof. The walls and roof were subsequently raised c. 1250. During this phase a gallery was added to the SW end of the building. Clear evidence for this includes the remains of a masonry arch in the SW wall near the doorway and three beam holes opposite it in the NW wall (Sweetman ibid.). The raised walls are windowless apart from a slit window in the SE wall that lit the gallery. An intramural stairway to its E leads to the wall-walk. The merlons of the crenellated parapet are pierced with long cruciform arrow loops and beam holes visible below it indicate that the castle was further defended by a hoard. Further alterations occurred in the 15th century when the high gable ends were added, the ground floor was vaulted and the ground-floor doorway was inserted. During this period the parapets were incorporated into the gable walls. The vault inserted into the ground floor was supported on the NW and SE side-walls, and three pillars along the centre of the floor. Traces of the wickerwork-centring are still visible on its underside. Following restoration works carried out by the Office of Public Works in the 1990s, wooden floors were added to the second floor, which is now an audio-visual theatre, and the attic. A wooden stairway which accessed the 1st-floor doorway was replaced by a steel one in 2018. (Leask 1941, 36-9; Bradley and Dunne 1992, 23-4) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 8 April 2019 The monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 406. The following images have been appended: GA084-001006-_01.jpg GA084-001006-_02.jpg GA084-001006-_03.jpg GA084-001006-_04_SE_wall_from_SE.jpg GA084-001006-_05_Left_carved_capital_of_1st-floor_doorway.jpg GA084-001006-_09_Right_carved_capital_of_SW_window_1st_floor.jpg GA084-001006-_22_Batter_detail_of_wall_make_up.jpg GA084-001006-_23_Garderobe_1st_floor.jpg GA084-001006-_26_NE_gable_from_NE.jpg

• GA084-001014 Religious house - Dominican friars
  Description

  This Dominican priory, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, is located on the E bank of the Clarin River, in the NE of quarter of the medieval town of Athenry (GA084-014----). It is c. 190m to the S of the medieval castle (GA084-001006-) and c. 160m to the SE of the parish church (GA084-001005-). It occupies the SW end of an associated graveyard (GA084-001025-). The priory was founded in 1241 by Meiler de Birmingham and received significant patronage from local Anglo-Norman and Gaelic lords. The survival of a manuscript known as the ‘Register of the Dominican Order of Athenry’, which is now housed in the British Museum but was published by Coleman (1912, 201-21), has made it possible to identify various patrons and to help trace its structural development. The church became a celebrated burial place for its founder and his descendants, as well as several bishops of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh. Thirty friars are recorded as being here in1445. The priory was granted to the Earl of Clanricard in 1568 by Elizabeth 1 and subsequently to the town of Athenry in 1574. During the latter year both it and the town were sacked by Clanricarde’s sons. In 1595 friars reoccupied the buildings but the town and priory suffered severely in the wars at the end of that century (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 221-2). In the 18th century it was gutted to provide materials for the military barracks that that formerly stood to its south (www.monastic.ie last accessed 22 October 2018). The barracks has since been demolished and a terrace of houses now occupies this area. The very well-preserved church is the only surviving feature of the priory; no visible surface traces of the domestic buildings or cloister survive. The church consists of the nave and chancel (int. L 45.45m; Wth 7.6m), the northern aisle and transept, and the sacristy on the south side. The site of the crossing tower between the nave and chancel is marked by the two southern piers of the arches that would have supported it. All the walls survive to their original height. The first detailed study of the church was carried out by Macalister (1913, 197-222) who suggested that there were three main building phases. The nave and chancel (int. L 45.45m; int. Wth 7.6m) were built during the initial phase of construction that started in 1241. The northern aisle and transept were added c. 1324, when reconstruction work at that time included ‘enlarging the choir twenty feet’ by knocking the original east gable and extending the north and south walls of the chancel eastwards (ibid., 201, Fig. 1). The tower was subsequently added c. 1425. Later writers including Leask (1960, 126-8) and Conlan (2002, 218-19) agreed with this phasing. A more recent survey by McKeon (2009, 24-56) argues that the aisle and transept may have been added during the late 13th or early 14th century. McKeon further suggests that the chancel was never extended to the east but that the choir was enlarged by moving the rood screen further to the W. During this phase the W gable was rebuilt. When the tower was added in the last major building phase in the 15th century, a number of windows were replaced, some doorways were blocked and the aisle arcade was reduced. No visible trace of the original W doorway that would have accessed the church survives. Both it and half of the later 14th-century four-light tracery window above it were blocked up and plastered over in the 19th century when the external gable wall was incorporated into a handball alley. The six pointed lancet windows and three wall monuments (GA084-001070-, GA084-001071- and GA084-001072-) in the S wall of the nave date to the mid-13th century and are original features. The most easterly lancet was truncated and partially blocked when the tower was built. The double piscina between the most easterly wall monument (GA084-001073-) and the tower suggests that there was formerly an altar in this area and that it was also removed when the tower was built (McKeon 2009, 39). Two blocked doorways in the S wall of the nave, one towards its W end the other in recess between the piers of the tower, would have formerly accessed the W range and cloister of the priory. The other features in the nave are later in date and include a 16th-century round-headed statue niche above a moulded and decorated consul (Bradley and Dunne 1990, 32) and a 17th-century half-hexagonal protruding feature or viewing loft. The seven lancets in the north wall of the chancel are identical to those in the nave. The westernmost example was blocked up when the transept was added. The triple-arched cusped sedilia (Wth 2.4m) is an original feature and its similar design to the wall monument (GA084-001071-) in the S wall of the nave suggested to Macalister (1913, 209) that it was another tomb niche but unlike the tomb niches its base does not extend to ground level but sits 0.5m above it (McKeon 2009, 31-3). The central columns that supported the arches and most of the moulded stones of the arches themselves have been removed. The remains of a carved head visible on the terminal of the arch hood on the W side suggest it might be that of a bishop (ibid.). Three steps subdivide the chancel, marking off the choir from the area where the high altar stood under the four-light switchline tracery east window. This window, which was inserted in the 15th or 16th century, replaced an earlier larger five-light example. The outline and fragments of the tracery of the latter window, which indicate a 13th or 14th-century date, are visible in the gable wall. At the top of the gable the lower portion of a single-light window is visible. Twin-light trefoil-headed windows at the east end of the N and S walls lit the altar area. A 15th-century canopied altar tomb (GA084-001044-) is visible in the north wall. A pointed doorway in the south wall of the choir accessed the sacristy. The latter room is lit by a triple-light ogee-headed window with a hood-moulding in the E wall. Numerous architectural fragments are now kept in it. The northern aisle was separated from the nave by an arcade of five arches, three of which survive. The original arches and those of the lateral aisle off the transept were taller and rested on circular columns. They were subsequently partially blocked up and during this phase of construction the columns were encased in the later fabric. A blocked-up pointed arch doorway is visible at the W end of the N wall of the aisle. A two-light tracery window is visible in the W wall and two similar windows survive in the north wall. Two further wall monuments (GA084-001074- and GA084-001075-) are located between the latter windows. The tracery in the eastern example is indicative of a 15th century date. Most of the tracery in the western example is gone but the surviving sections indicate it was identical to the eastern one. The main feature of the north transept is the large reconstructed four-light tracery window in the N wall. Below it a composite wall monument (GA084-00173-) spans the entire width of the wall. Macalister (1913, 203) believed this was not an architectural ornament but rather three separate ‘sepulchral monuments’. The fact that the W end of it overlies a graveslab (GA084-00176-), and the E wall of the transept was reconfigured to accommodate its E end, suggest that it was formerly located elsewhere in the nave or chancel. Two twin-light switchline tracery windows are visible in the E wall; the northern one is a modern replacement (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 33). A sketch by Bigari (Grose 1791) indicates that the blocked doorway visible below this window was open in the late 18th century. The doorway to the lateral aisle on the W side of the transept is composed of two orders and is pointed. This doorway is now the only means of accessing the church since the original west doorway was blocked up. This aisle is lit by a twin-light cusped window in the W wall. The arcade on the E side that separates it from the transept would

• GA084-001015 Church
  Description

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• GA084-001016 Well
  Description

  In flat pastureland c. 60m to the E of the Clarin River and within the medieval walled town of Athenry (GA084-001----). Named 'Spa Well (Chalybeate)' on the 1933 edition of the OS 6-inch map, this well is known locally as the 'Pan Well' because its base consists of a subcircular stone basin (0.53m N-S; 0.51 E-W; D 0.13). It is enclosed by a circular drystone wall (diam. 0.68m H 0.4m), one to three courses high, and the outlet is to the SW. Another well (GA084-001017-) lies c. 168m to the SSW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2019

• GA084-001017 Well
  Description

  In flat pastureland c. 40m to the E of the Clarin River and within the medieval walled town of Athenry (GA084-001----). Named 'Moor Well' on the 1933 edition of the OS 6-inch map, this roughly subcircular well (0.77m N-S; 0.72m E-W; D 0.7m) is defined by a drystone wall (Wth 0.5m), three to four courses high. A small gap at W access it. On inspection the well was dry. A spa well (GA084-001016-) lies c. 168m to the NNE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2019

• GA084-001019 Mill - corn
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• GA084-001020 Cross - Market cross
  Description

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• GA084-001021 Dovecote
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• GA084-001023 Church
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• GA084-001024 Graveyard
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• GA084-001025 Graveyard
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• GA084-001029 Graveslab
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• GA084-001030 Graveslab
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• GA084-001031 Graveslab
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• GA084-001032 Graveslab
  Description

  This tombstone is centrally placed in the W half of the chancel of the church of the Dominican priory (GA084-001014-), to the E of the massive late 18th-century tomb of Lady Matilda Birmingham. It was uncovered during cleaning operations in the 1970s and is believed to have marked the grave of Meiler de Bermingham, 2nd Baron and founder of Athenry town (GA084-001----). Meiler’s castle (GA084-001006-) is situated c. 190m to the N and as part of his development plan of the new town he introduced the Dominicans in 1241. He died near Cashel in 1252 but his body was brought back to Athenry to be buried close to the high altar (Rynne 1987-8, 116). The slab (L 2.08m; Wth at W end 0.52m; Wth at E end 0.29m) is trapezoidal in plan and tapers in height from its western (H 0.34m) to eastern (0.22m) end. It is broken almost mid-way across its length. The gable-like ends incline slightly towards the flat ridged top and each bears a plain Latin cross in high relief. The stone is undecorated; the irregular crack-like grooves appear to be due to natural weathering (ibid). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 33-4; McKeon 51, Pl. 30) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001032-_01.jpg GA084-001032-_02.jpg GA084-001032_03.jpg GA084-001032-_04.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001033 Graveslab
  Description

  Recorded by Macalister (1913, 212, III, Pl. IX, No. 14) who suggested a date c. 1630 and described it as a ‘handsome floriated cross, with a lozenge-shaped body and long stem: the base is concealed by the sedilia, under which the stone runs. There is no inscription.’ This slab could not be located on inspection in October 2018. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001034 Graveslab
  Description

  In the NE corner of the transept of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), to the S of the wall monument (GA084-001073-). This broken tapering graveslab (L 1.46m; Wth across the top 0.51m; Wth across broken end 0.36m; T 0.08m) is described by Macalister (1913, 212, X; Pl. VII, No. 5) as a slab with a floriated cross inside a raised border which ends in spirals in each corner. Macalister (ibid.) noted that this type of slab was common in the church but that this example was slightly more ornate than the others. He suggested a date of c. 1680 but McKeon (2009, 50, Fig. 20: Slab J, 51) believes it is earlier and dates to the 13th or 14th century. See also GA084-001035- to GA084-001038-). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34; McKeon 51, Fig. 18: Slab H) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001034-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001035 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (L 1.89m; Wth across top 0.63m; Wth across bottom 0.37m; T 0.11m) is broken in two pieces. When recorded by Macalister (1913, 212, XI, Pl. VII, No. 3) it was complete and he described it as a ‘coffin-shaped slab, with a floriated cross’. There was no inscription on it. He suggested a date of c. 1680 but McKeon (2009, 50, Fig. 18: Slab H, 51) believes it is earlier and dates to the 13th or 14th century. It is lying at the E end of the aisle – just to the N of the arcade. This slab is similar to another in the NE corner of the transept (see GA084-001038-). See also GA084-001034- and GA084-001036- to GA084-001038-. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34; McKeon 2009, 51, Fig. 18: Slab H) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001035-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001036 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (L 1.38m; Wth c. 0.47m across top; Wth 0.39m across broken base; T 0.07m) is now in the W side of transept, against the E face of the surviving arcade. When recorded by Macalister (1913, 214, XII, Pl. IX, No. 11), it was the first of four slabs in from the doorway and was used to mark a modern grave. At that time it was broken in three pieces and the lowest portion was missing. The two surviving pieces have since been moved to their current location. The surface of the slab is decorated with a cross, described by Macalister (ibid.) as ‘a floriated cross in relief’ and similar to GA084-001034- and GA084-001037--, which he suggested dated to c. 1680. However, McKeon (2009, 51, Fig. 17, Slab G) believes it dates to the 13th/14th century. See also GA084-001035- and GA084-001038-. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001036-_03.jpg GA084-001036-_04.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001037 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (L 1.37m; Wth across top 0.52m; base Wth 0.3m; T 0.12m) is the second in a group of four, moving from N to S, at the W end of the aisle. A broken example (GA084-001038-) lies to its N. The slab is decorated with a floriated cross and bears no inscription. Other similar graveslabs (See GA084-001034- to GA094-001037-) in the church are dated to the 13th/14th century (McKeon 2009 50, Fig. 19: Slab I). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001037-_01.jpg GA084-001037-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001038 Graveslab
  Description

  This fragmentary tapering graveslab is the first of four in a line, running from N to S, at the W end of the aisle of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The slab is broken in two pieces and the ends of each portion are damaged. The upper portion (L 0.53m; Wth at top 0.55m; base Wth 0.65m; T 0.11m) bears a floriated cross head in relief and the lower portion (L 0.79m; Wth at top 0.57m; base Wth 0.46m; T 0.09m) bears the stem of the cross with traces of fleur de lys ornament at its base. Both pieces are bevelled. The decoration on the upper portion and the way it is tapering suggest that it has been set upside down. Another floriated graveslab (GA084-001037-) lies to its S. See also GA084-001034- to GA084-001036-. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001038-_01.jpg GA084-001038-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001039 Graveslab
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA084-001040 Graveslab
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA084-001041 Graveslab
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA084-001042 Graveslab
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA084-001043 Wall monument
  Description

  According to Bradley and Dunne (1992, 34), there were two decorated fragments of the panel of a late-15th/early-16th-century tomb in the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). One bore an ecclesiastic, the other an angel. A third fragment, representing St Dominic, was stolen from the church and is missing. These fragments were not located on inspection in October 2018. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001044 Wall monument
  Description

  This wall monument consists of a canopied altar tomb (Wth 2.44m) that is located on the N side of the choir of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The front of the altar was divided into five panels capped by ogee-headed arches. The richly moulded soaring arch above this was formerly filled with tracery but only the springing stones now survive. It was framed by pinnacles; that on the E side is missing. Also on the E side the figure of the Virgin and Child with two dolphins above is carved in low relief on a jambstone. The ‘curious group of scratches’ recorded by Macalister (1913, 209-10, Fig. 7) on another jambstone were not visible. McKeon (2009, 31) suggests a 15th or 16th-century date on the basis of the fabric and dressing. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34-5) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001044-_02.jpg Detail of Virgin and Child GA084-001044-_03.jpg Overall view of wall monument Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001045 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), close to the S pier of the tower. This rectangular slab (L 1.73m; Wth at top 0.59m; base Wth 0.54m) with the lower corners cut off obliquely is broken in two pieces. Described by Macalister (1913, 210, I, Pl. VII, No. 2) as being decorated with a ‘handsome circular foliation in lieu of a cross-head and a plaited stem, terminating horizontally below.’ An inscription running around the margin reads: 'HIC IACET DNA MARIOTA DE BVRGO FILIA WALTERI ALS DORHAN M BARO PRO CUIUS AIE (?) ET RIE (?) ET(?)ERNO URNAS (?) SPECTARE PRECES FUNDITE 1615' (ibid.) (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 35) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001045-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018

• GA084-001046 Graveslab
  Description

  This graveslab is in the chancel of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-) and is 0.83m to the S of the N wall and 0.87m N of Lady Matilda de Bermingham’s tomb. It has been moved since recorded by Macalister (1913, Pl. I). The rectangular slab (L 1.82m; Wth across the top 0.87m; Wth across base 0.8m; T 0.21m), with a small shouldered projection (Wth 0.48m; H 0.15m) at the top, tapers gently towards its base. The sides are bevelled. The surface is elaborately decorated and Macalister (ibid., 210, II, Pl. IX, No. 12) described it as ‘a floriated cross-head, with a plain stem, ending below in a handsome interlacing pattern.’ The cross is flanked with the initials IHS and a lozenge-shaped ornament on the dexter side and by three animals and a peculiar ornament of curves enclosing the figure eight on the sinister side. The projection bears an inscription that reads: ‘ION BVRKE 1627’ and round the margin is the legend: ‘THIS IS THE TOMB OF ION BVRKE AND OF HIS ANCESTORS AND KATHREN BVRKE HIS WIFE OF 12 OF 10BER 1627’ (ibid.). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 35) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001046-_01.jpg GA084-001046-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001047 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (H 1.75m; Wth across to 0.79m Wth across base 0.6m; T 0.11m) is now pinned upright against the W wall of the lateral aisle of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), to the S of the window. When recorded by Macalister (1913, Pl. 1) it was lying recumbent in the porch. Macalister (ibid., 212, IV, Pl. VII, No. 4) described it as a ‘broad, slightly coffin-shaped slab, bearing a cross with interlaced lozenge-shaped head, on a plain plaited stem. On the dexter side an interlaced pattern of six points and a triquetra; on the sinister a set of smiths’ tools – hammer, chisel, and anvil. In the upper sinister corner a reversed tetraskelion in a circle; in the upper dexter the initials IHS and the date 1631.’ There is no inscription. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 36) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001047-_01.jpg - Overall view GA084-001047-_02.jpg - Detail of top left corner Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001048 Wall monument
  Description

  This small inscribed tablet (Wth 0.34m; H 0.26m) is located in the N wall of the chancel in the fabric of the partially blocked-up westernmost surviving lancet window. It reads: 'PRAY FOR THE S|OVLE OF MATH|EW SEMPER W|HOSE SOVLE Y|E LORD RECEAVE| 1670' (Macalister 1913, 212, VII). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 36) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001048-_01.jpg - Detail of wall monument GA084-001048-_02.jpg - Position of wall monument in lancet window Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001049 Graveslab
  Description

  This graveslab was one of two (see also GA084-001033-) recorded by Macalister (1913, 212, VIII) under the sedilia. It bore the following inscription: 'PRAY FOR THE SOVLES OF (THE) | VERY REVEREND FATHERS | DOCTOR THOMAS BVKE [sic] AND | FA. IOHN BVRKE WHO CAVSED | THIS STONE TO BE MADE FOR | THEMSELVES AND THE FAMILIES | OF MACWALTER 1676'. Not located on inspection in October 2018. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 36) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001050 Graveslab
  Description

  This rectangular graveslab (L 1.22m; Wth 0.62m; T 0.1m) is in the chancel of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), close to the S end of the W side of Lady Matilda Bermingham’s late 18th-century tomb. When recorded by Macalister (1913, Pl. 1) it was located on the S side of the tomb, close to its W end. An inscription, which is in relief and with many of the letters ligatured, reads: ‘HERE: LYES : BRIDGED | AND : MARY : BERMING |HAM: DAVGHTERS : TO | EDWARD : LORD : BARON| OF ATHENRY: AND | THE : LADY : MARY : BVKE | HIS : WIFE. THEY : DYED | IN : THEIR : INFANCY : IN | 1676 : AND : 1677’ (ibid., 212, IX). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 36-7) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001050-_01.jpg GA084-001050-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001051 Graveslab
  Description

  Under the crossing tower of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), close to its SW pier. This broken rectangular graveslab (surviving L 1.39m; Wth 0.89m; T 0.12m) bears ‘a cross pattée, with long stem, and a number of smith’s tools’ (Macalister 1913, 214, XIII, 219, Pl. IX, No. 13). Two bellows are visible on the dexter side, and on the sinister side there is an augur, pincers, anvil, horseshoe, and a hook-shaped object’. It is dated 1682 and an inscription at the top of the slab and sinister edge reads: ‘FOR THE VSE OF THOMAS TANIAN AND HIS (POSTERITY)’ (ibid.). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 37) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001051-_01.jpg GA084-001051-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001052 Wall monument
  Description

  When recorded by Macalister (1913, 220-21), this wall plaque was centrally located within the sedilia in the N wall of the chancel of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). It has since been moved and is now on the wall to the W of the sedilia. The slab (Wth 0.83m; H 1m; T 0.06n) is rectangular in shape and is fractured at the bottom left corner. It bears an inscription in English, French and Latin as well as a shield depicting a lion rampant and a Latin cross, an esquire’s helmet and mantling and a right hand bearing a sword. According to Macalister (ibid.), the inscription defies direct translation due to the fact the writer did not have sufficient knowledge of French or Latin. His attempt at it reads: 'The mistcall sense of the armes [are] in this verse Pour honeur de conquestrant, Et un illustre marque de glor, Il voieut q[u]e le lion rempennt, Porta le pris de leur victoire. Here is the antient sepulchre of the sept of Walls of Droghty, late demolished by Cromellians, and now reedified by Walter Wall fich Peeter (i.e. mhic Peadair, son of Peter) of the said sept, for his oune and posterities use; Ano Domni 1682. Insignia hujus family[a]e Crux et Leo: et notat H --- sus n[o?] bilis antiquum retniet (sir) gens Vallia stema (sic) nam leo magnanimam cu---'. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 37-8) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001052-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001053 Wall monument
  Description

  This wall plaque (Wth 0.85m; H 0.99m), in the S wall of the chancel, bears a shield and the following inscription transcribed by Macalister (1913, 215, XIV) as: 'HEER LYES THE BODY OF SIR IOHN BVRKE OF DERRIMAGH LAGNIE KNIT DECEASED IN THE YEEARE OF HIS AGE 1666 THIS TOMB WAS ERECTED FOR HIM AND HIS POSTERITIE BY HIS WIDOW THE LADY MARY BVRKE NOW BARRONESS OF ATHENRY IN 1683'. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 38) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001053-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001054 Graveslab
  Description

  This graveslab was decorated with a plough-sock and coulter and bore the following marginal inscription: PRAY FOR THE SOVLES OF HUGH/ THOMAS/ DERMAD AND EDMVND FYNNE AND/ THIR POSTERITIE 1684 (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 38). Not located. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001055 Graveslab
  Description

  This rectangular graveslab (L 1.56m; Wth at top 0.74m; Wth at base 0.69m; T 0.11m) is at the W end of the aisle of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-) and is the third slab in a row of four – moving north-south from the N wall. The bottom left side is broken. An inscription running around its edges was transcribed by Macalister (1913, 215, XV, Fig. 8 No. 15) as: '(PRAY F) OR THE SOVLES OF HVGH HIGENN AND NOVLLE CONENN HIS WIFE AND HIS SON THO(M) AS HIGENN AND DONELL HIGENN AND THIRE POSTERTY 1684'. Within the frame provided by the inscription, the occupational symbols of a ploughman, a plough sock and coulter, are visible. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 38-9) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001055-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001056 Graveslab
  Description

  Described by Macalister (1913, 215, XVI), who dated it to 1686, as ‘a fragment lying on the step of the sanctuary, with the following letters in raised capitals: ‘IHS | PRAY FOR THE | SOVLE OF FLOR | ENCE HEYNE | WHOE DEYED | THE 24 OF MAR | CH 86 THIS M | …ITRE’. It could not be located on inspection in October 2018. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 39) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001057 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (L 1.74m; Wth at top 0.6m; Wth at base 0.29m; T 0.12m), is in the nave of the church (GA084-001014-), opposite the console on the S side, and was described by Macalister (1913, 215, XVII, Pl. VIII, No. 10) as a ‘slab with floriated cross much defaced, with the lower end broken away.’ He transcribed an inscription, in three lines, on the sinister side, as ‘FOR THE VSE OF OWEN CRAW(ley) AND CATHERIN MONAGHAN AND (their) POSTERITY 1686’. A plough sock and coulter are visible on the dexter side. It is most likely that this slab dates to the 13th/14th century and was reused in the 17th-century when the inscription and occupational symbols were added. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 39; Mckeon 2009, 51; Fig. 21: Slab K) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001057-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001058 Wall monument
  Description

  This rectangular wall plaque (Wth 1.07m; H 1.4m) is set into the N window in the transept. It bears a shield with an inscription on each side and below it. It was transcribed by Macalister (1913, 215, XVIII) as: ‘PRAY FOR THE | SOVLE OF Pt | OLIVE R. BRO |WNE ESQR OF CVL | ARAN AND IVLIAN LYN| CH HIS WIFE WHO EREC | TED THIS MONUMENT FOR | THEM AND THEIR POSTE | RITY ANO DNI 18686’. The shield bears an eagle with two heads for Browne and a chevron between three trefoils for Lynch (ibid.) (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 39) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001058-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001059 Graveslab
  Description

  This graveslab was described by Macalister (1913, 215-17, No. XIX) as ‘a flat coffin-shaped slab, which has become broken in two: the pieces are misplaced. On one fragment is PRAY FOR, and the date, 1686; and on the other SOVLE OF BRYN VAGH(an)’. It was centrally located in the nave of the church (GA084-001014-). On inspection in October 2018 it could not be located. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001060 Graveslab
  Description

  This rectangular graveslab (L 1.85m; Wth 0.61m; T 0.11m) is the second slab to the N of the blocked doorway at the W end of the S wall of the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). It is broken in two pieces. It bears an incised Latin cross with expanded wedge-shaped terminals at the head and arms the stem ends on a calvary of three steps. An inscription above the cross reads: PRAY FOR THE SO/ VLE OF ROGER GR/ ANY AND HIS/ WIFE KATHERIN/ HIGIN AND THE/ IRE POSTERITY/ 1688 (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40). The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001060-_01.jpg GA084-001060-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001061 Graveslab
  Description

  This rectangular graveslab (L 1.59m; Wth 0.62m; T 0.16m) is the northernmost example in a row of three on the N side of the site of the tower. Its lower end (L 0.6) is chamfered on each side. It bears an inscription commemorating two couples and reads ‘PRAY FOR THE SOVLE (of) WILLIAM BOYNE AND HIS WIFE: IOCNESE [sic] BODAN AND SARA MORAN: AND HIS CHIDREN, 1697. IHS MARIA’. A complete plough is carved beneath the inscription and then the name ‘IAMES ROVAN’ (Macalister (1913, 217, XX, Fig. 8, No. 16). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001061-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001062 Graveslab
  Description

  In the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), this graveslab (L 1.9m; Wth across the top 0.8m; Wth 0.77 across base; T 0.12m) is the 2nd slab to the N of the wall monument (GA084-001071-). The bottom-right corner is broken off. Traces of an incised ringed cross, with ‘arms ending in rude floriations’ (Macalister 1913, 212, V, Pl. VII No. 1)’, are visible as well as a coulter on the sinister side and plough sock on the dexter side. There is no inscription. Macalister (ibid.) suggested a date of c. 1650. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40-41) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001062-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001063 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab (L 1.54m; Wth at top 0.54m; base Wth 0.38m; T 0.12m) is broken in two pieces and a chunk of the bottom part of the lower piece is missing. When described by Macalister (1913, 217, XXI, Pl. VIII, No. 6) it was complete but much worn. It was decorated with an incised plough sock and coulter and an inscription on the sinister side read: DANIEL NOLAN 1700 (ibid.), the latter is now illegible. This slab is to the N of the second wall monument (GA084-001071-) in the S wall of the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40-41) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001063-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001064 Graveslab
  Description

  This obliquely shouldered graveslab (L 1.52m; Wth across the top 0.75m; Wth across base 0.62m; T 0.1m) is to the W of the blocked doorway in the S wall of the nave of the church (GA084-001014-). Described by Macalister (1913, 217, XXIII, Pl. VIII, No. 9) as a ‘recumbent slab with a plain cross on a calvary’. There is a plough sock on the sinister side of the stem of the cross and a coulter on its dexter side. There is no inscription. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40-41) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001064-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001065 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab was recorded by Macalister (1913, 218, Pl. VIII, No. 8) who noted that it had been used twice. The original slab bore an incised cross on a calvary of three steps with the occupational symbols for a ploughman: a plough sock on the dexter side of the stem of the cross and a coulter on the sinister side. The head of the cross was subsequently chiselled away and the following inscription was added: 'Lord have |mercy on the | Soul of Mary | Kennamore | wife to Iohn Ha | nly who died Nov | 1792 Aged 49 | years'. The slab was located in front of the westernmost wall monument (GA084-001070-) in the S wall of the nave. It could not be located on inspection in October 2018. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 40-41) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001066 Graveslab
  Description

  When recorded by Macalister (1913, Pl. I) this graveslab was the third of four lying inside the doorway of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). It has since been moved and is now lying in the E end of the aisle, in front of the wall monument (GA084-001074-). The slab (L c. 1.87m; base Wth 0.69m; Wth across top 0.32m; T 0.16m) is broken in two pieces. Described by Macalister (ibid., 212, VI, Pl. VIII, No. 7) a coffin-shaped shouldered slab bearing an anvil in relief and an incised hammer. No inscription is evident. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 41) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001066-_01.jpg GA084-001066-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001067 Cross
  Description

  This fragment of the shaft of a memorial cross is now stored in the NE corner of the sacristy of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The piece (H 0.54m; Wth 0.25m; T 0.18m) is rectangular in shape and tapers slightly towards the base. A shallow socket (L 0.07m; Wth 0.01m; D 0.09) visible on its head indicates that another piece was attached. All four corners are rounded and each side has a raised panel, three are plain and one is inscribed with the IHS monogram and the following inscription in relief: IHS M |THIS | CROSS |WAS M | ADE BY | JAMES | BACC | AGH | COIL - the top line is incomplete due to damage. The word baccagh means lame and Crawford (1920, 66-7) suggested that it was included in the name as a mark of identity. A fragment of a wall plaque (GA084-001081-) is lying in front of it. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 41) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001067-_01.jpg GA084-001067-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001070 Wall monument
  Description

  This wall monument is a tomb niche (Wth 3.12m; H 2.66m; D 0.53m) and is the westernmost example of three (see also GA084-001071- and GA084-001072-) that are visible in the S wall of the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). Described by Macalister (1913, 208) as ‘a handsome structure of three three-centred moulded arches, supported on slender columns’. The three niches display elements of Romanesque and Transitional architecture, including foliage, nail-head, chevron and cable designs, which suggest that they date to the initial construction phase of the church c. 1241 (McKeon 2009, 38). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 38) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001070-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001071 Wall monument
  Description

  This wall monument (Wth 2.41m; D 0.53m) is the middle example of three tomb niches (see also GA084-001070- and GA084-001072-) that are visible in the S wall of the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The lower part was composed of three trefoil-headed arches that were probably supported on columns similar to those visible in the example to its S. The three moulded quatrefoil openings inserted in the wall above it encroach on the fourth of the series of lancet windows that light the nave. The mouldings on the sedilia in the N wall of the chancel are so similar in style to it that it lead Macalister (1913, 209) to believe that the latter was another tomb niche but unlike tomb niches the sedilia does not extend to the ground level but sits 0.5m above it (McKeon 2009, 33). The three niches display elements of Romanesque and Transitional architecture, including foliage, nail-head, chevron and cable designs, which suggest that they date to the initial construction phase of the church c. 1241 (ibid., 38). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 32) The following image was uploaded: GA084-001071-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001072 Wall monument
  Description

  This wall monument (Wth 2m; H c. 1.9m; D 0.6m) is the easternmost example of three tomb niches (see also GA084-001070- and GA084-001071-) that are visible in the S wall of the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). A double piscina is visible to its E. Apart from moulded column stones and a decorated terminal stone all the stonework has been removed. When Macalister (1913 208-9) visited the site only the western jamb and the spring of the arch above it were visible as it was concealed by masonry and a modern altar tomb; the latter has also been removed. The three niches display elements of Romanesque and Transitional architecture, including foliage, nail-head, chevron and cable designs, which suggest that they date to the initial construction phase of the church c. 1241 (McKeon 2009, 38). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 32) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001072-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001073 Wall monument
  Description

  This composite wall monument (Wth c. 7m; H 1.68-1.72m) spans the entire width of the N wall of the transept of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). It appears to have been moved from its original location and reconstructed here. Its W end overlies a 13th/14th-century graveslab (GA084-001076-) and the NE wall of the transept has been obliquely cut away to accommodate its E end. Macalister (1913, 209) believed this was a series of three tombs: the W and central ones had three arches and the E one had two. The first two tombs were separated by a narrow pier while a wide pier separated these from the E tomb. Macalister’s (ibid., Pl. 1 and X b) ground plan and photograph reflect this lay-out. His photograph indicates that almost all of the arch stones and one pillar of W tomb had been removed. These have since been reinstated and a third arch has been inserted between the middle and E tomb. The tombs may have been originally located in the nave or chancel of the church (Mckeon 2009, 46). Another wall monument (GA084-001058---) has been inserted above the central tomb. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 33) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001073-_01.jpg - overall view of wall monument GA084-001073-_05.jpg - graveslab (GA084-001076-) at base of W end of wall monument Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001074 Wall monument
  Description

  This is one of two identical tomb niches (see also GA084-001075-) in the N wall of the aisle that date to the 15th century. This example (Wth 2.04m; H 2.18m; D 0.38m), at the E end of the wall, remains intact. It consists of ‘two low ogee arches, underneath equilateral arches; the openings are richly moulded and cusped’ (Macalister 1913, 209, Fig. 6). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 33) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001074-_01.jpg Complied by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001075 Wall monument
  Description

  This is one of two identical tomb niches (see also GA084-001074-) in the N wall of the aisle that date to the 15th century. Unfortunately most of the dressed stones are missing in this example (Wth 2.08m; H 2.22m; D 0.38m). The intact example to its E indicates that it consisted of ‘two low ogee arches, underneath equilateral arches; the openings are richly moulded and cusped’ (Macalister 1913, 209). (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 33) The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001075-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001076 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering graveslab is at the base of the W end of the repositioned wall monument (GA084-001073-) in the transept of the Dominican church (GA094-001014-). Two of the arcade pillars are resting on it. The slab (L 1.8m; Wth at top 0.46m; base Wth 0.26m) is broken in two pieces and its outer edge, head and base are also damaged. It is decorated with an incised cross. Four circles make up the cross-head and fleur de lis terminals extend off it on each side and at the top. A long stem extending to the base ends in another broken fleur de lis terminal. It most likely dates to the late 13th/early 14th century (McKeon 2009, 46, 50, Fig. 15: Slab E). The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001076-_01.jpg - graveslab at base of wall monument (GA084-001073-) GA084-001076-_02.jpg - detail of cross head GA084-001076-_03.jpg - detail of stem of cross GA084-001076-_04.jpg - detail of broken fleur de lis terminal at base Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 November 2018

• GA084-001077 Graveslab
  Description

  In the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), to the N of the middle wall monument (GA084-001071-). Described by Macalister (1913, 217, XXII) as a graveslab (L 1.93m; Wth across top 0.59m; Wth across base 0.52m; T 0.1m) inscribed with the following: 'Pray for | the soul | of William | Burke and | his wife | Anne alias | Ward and | their | Posterity' and dated to c. 1700. The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001077-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001078 Graveslab
  Description

  This rectangular bevelled graveslab (surviving L 1.08m; Wth 0.49m; T 0.1m) is located in the chancel of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-) close to the NW corner of the late 18th-century tomb of Lady Matilda de Bermingham. It is broken in two pieces and the base of it is missing. Traces of an incised Latin cross are evident: on the westerly portion the head and arms of the cross end in stylized fleur-de-lis ornament and on the easterly portion the stem of the cross is visible (McKeon 2009, 50, Fig. 14: Slab D). The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001079-_01.jpg GA084-001079-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001079 Graveslab
  Description

  This broken graveslab (surviving L 1.09m; max. Wth 0.56m) is located in the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001) close to the easternmost pier of the aisle arcade. Both ends and the top right side are broken. The slab is bevelled and traces of a raised cross are visible. An illustration by McKeon (2009, 50, Fig. 16: Slab F) indicates that the left terminal ended in a fleur-de-lis motif and a central roundel was also decorated with a cross. The stem extending below the roundel bears a bulbous protrusion and tendrils. The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001079-_01.jpg GA084-001079-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001080 Graveslab
  Description

  This graveslab is now stored in the SE corner of the sacristy of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The slab is broken at both ends but the surviving tapering fragment (H 0.6m; Wth across the top 0.49m; base Wth 0.46m; T 0.09m) is incised with the shaft of a cross . The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001080-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001081 Wall monument
  Description

  This fragment of a possible wall monument is now stored in the NE corner of the sacristy of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). It is roughly shaped (max. Wth 0.3m; H 0.23m) and the flat face is inscribed in false relief with the following incomplete inscription: AS EREC | 1690 FI |KILL KELL – the slab is lying in front of the shaft of a memorial cross (GA084-001067-). The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001081-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001082 Graveslab
  Description

  This tapering bevelled graveslab is in the nave of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), to the N of the wall monument (GA084-001070-). The slab is incomplete – the head and base are missing. Both of the surviving fragments (upper fragment: L 0.59m; Wth across top 0.51m; base Wth 0.42m; lower fragment L 0.32m; Wth 0.32m; T 0.15m) are decorated with the raised stem of a cross and both have a raised border similar to another graveslab (see GA084-001034-) of 13th/14th-century date. The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001082-_01.jpg GA084-001082-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001083 Wall monument
  Description

  This fragment of a possible wall monument is now lying on the ground immediately to the N of the doorway that accessed the transept of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). When Macalister (1913, 220) visited the site it was lying loose at the E end of the chancel. He believed it was part of a debased altar tomb dating to the late 17th century. It is decorated with floral devices sunk in square panels and it also depicts the E and W windows of the church. Regarding the depiction of the E window, Crawford (1920, 66-7) pointed out that while the carving has four mullions the actual window only had three. He also noted that it was unusual to see the representation of windows used for decoration. The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001083-_02.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-001084 Graveslab
  Description

  This fragment of a graveslab (H 1.13m; Wth across top 0.78m; base Wth 0.82m; T 0.15m) is pinned against the W wall of the lateral aisle off the transept of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-), just to the N of the window. The face bears the stem of an incised cross on a calvary of three steps. Occupational symbols for a ploughman are visible on either side of the cross, a coulter on left side and a plough sock on the right side. The sides of the slab are chamfered and traces of an indecipherable inscription are evident on both edges of it. A number of similar slabs in the church have been dated to the 17th century – see GA084-001055- and GA084-001062- to GA084-001064-. Another 17th-century slab (GA084-001047-) is pinned to the wall to the S of the window. The following image has been uploaded: GA084-001084-_01.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 November 2018

• GA084-141 Stone head
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

• Athenry Heritage Centre, church/chapel, 1825–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding limestone former Church of Ireland Church, dated 1828, with three-bay nave elevation, gabled apse flanked by gabled chapels to east end, three-stage square-plan tower to west end with shallow gabled projections to north, south and west sides, with roofless remains of thirteenth-century church projecting from same sides. Now in use as heritage centre. Pitched slate roofs with slate ridge tiles and stone copings, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Octagonal-plan cut-stone chimneystack over nave east gable. Crenellations to top stage and octagonal spire to tower. Snecked walls having tooled quoins and string courses. Pilasters to corners of top stage of tower. Lancet window openings to nave, double-light to middle bay of side walls and triple-light to east gable, having chamfered surrounds, hood-mouldings with carved stops and replacement timber windows. Pointed windows to chapels with chamfered surrounds and with moulded string course below and parallel to gable copings. Double lancet windows to top stage of tower, with chamfered surrounds, hood-mouldings and timber louvers. Pointed arch door opening to tower having tooled surround with timber panelled double-leaf door and stone threshold. Interior of church redesigned in 1999 to incorporate Heritage Centre. Marble memorial plaques located inside front entrance. Medieval ruins comprising rubble limestone walls with pointed-arch window openings having hood-mouldings and Y-tracery with triangular and diamond lights. Remnants of segmental-headed window opening to chancel north gable, segmental-arch door opening to south side of nave with tooled surround. Church set within graveyard north of Market Square and enclosed by rubble boundary walls.

• House, 1870–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1890. Pitched slate roof with cement rendered chimneystack, slate ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Decorative red brick corbelling to red brick and cut limestone eaves course. Snecked limestone walls with tooled limestone quoins, red brick relieving arch above ground floor window. Square-headed window openings with block-and-start red brick surrounds, replacement timber door with overlight, and replacement uPVC windows with stone sills.

• House, 1870–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Corner-sited terraced two-storey house, built c.1890, having three-bay elevations to two streets, and having renewed shopfront to south elevation. Hipped slate roof with cement rendered chimneystacks, slate ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Decorative red brick corbelling below eaves. Snecked limestone walls with tooled limestone quoins. Square-headed window openings with block-and-start red brick surrounds, stone sills and replacement uPVC windows. Square-headed door opening to east elevation with similar detailing and replacement timber door. Square-headed door opening to south elevation with tooled limestone lintel and block-and-start jambs and replacement timber door. Three segmental red brick relieving arches above recent timber shopfront.

• Monument, 1450–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding limestone cross consisting of stepped rubble stone square-profile base, erected c.1810, with late medieval socket stone with carved animals, and carved lantern cross of c.1475. Carvings consist of crucifixion scene to south side and Madonna and Child to north side. Located in Market Square.

• Ulster Bank, bank/financial institution, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace two-storey bank, built c.1870, having three-bay front elevation and multiple-bay side (south) elevation. Hipped slate roof with ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks and overhanging eaves course with paired brackets. Granite ashlar walls to ground floor, roughcast rendered walls to first floor and rear bays of side elevation, with granite quoins, latter channelled and rusticated to ground floor. Replacement uPVC fasciaboards, and carved limestone cornice. Square-headed window openings, some paired and one tripled, having chamfered granite block-and-start surrounds to first floor, stone transoms and mullions to ground floor, with replacement uPVC windows throughout. Square-headed door opening to front elevation having ashlar surround and replacement timber door with overlight. Cut and carved granite piers with plinths flanking pedestrian entrance, and cast-iron railings on tooled cut-stone plinth to front boundary.

• House, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-storey house, built c.1850, having two-bay first and three-bay ground floor, latter with shopfront. Now in use as solicitor's office. Pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles and rendered chimneystack. Smooth painted rendered walls to ground floor and painted lined-and-ruled render and vermiculated render quoins to first floor. Square-headed window openings to first floor having painted stone sills and moulder render surrounds and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows with ogee horns. Shopfront comprising vertically divided fixed timber display windows with cast-iron sill-guards, and recent square-headed timber door, whole flanked by fluted render pilasters with plinths and supporting entablature with fascia, moulded cornice and fluted consoles.

• House, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Corner-sited three-bay two-storey house, built c.1860, having single-storey extension to rear. Now in use as public house. Pitched slate roof with slate ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks and cut limestone eaves course with moulded red brick corbels. Rooflight to rear slope. Lean-to slate roof to extension. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls to first floor with tooled squared quoins, moulded red brick string course, stone and brick façade only occupying half of gable. Snecked squared rubble to ground floor, with cement or stone scroll brackets to former shopfronts. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls to remainder of gable, smooth rendered walls to rear elevation. Camber-arch window openings to first floor, some with cut-stone sills and having chamfered red brick block-and-start surrounds with replacement timber windows. Replacement uPVC windows to rear. Square-headed door opening to front elevation having red brick block-and-start surround and timber battened vertically divided door with limestone threshold.

• Abbey Row House, house, 1905–1925 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-bay two-storey house, built c.1915, having gabled bays to front, west, elevation and to slightly advanced south elevation. Pitched slate roof with slate ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks, cast-iron rainwater goods and carved timber bargeboards. Smooth rendered walls having raised render quoins and plinth. Square-headed window openings having decorative block-and-start render surrounds and stone sills with replacement uPVC windows. Square-headed door opening having decorative render doorcase comprising pilasters with raised detailing, moulded bases and decorative consoles supporting moulded cornice, and having recessed replacement timber door. Wrought-iron pedestrian gate flanked by cut-stone piers and approached by dressed limestone steps with rendered parapet walls. Rendered boundary plinth wall with decorative cast-metal railings.

• The Stone House, house, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey house, dated 1902, part of composition that includes five other buildings. Hipped slate roof with cement rendered chimneystack, clay ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls with cut-stone quoins, rusticated plinth and cut-stone eaves course. Square-headed window openings with stone sills, lintels and block-and-start jambs having two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows with ogee horns. Square-headed door opening with cut-stone lintel and block-and-start jambs, having timber panelled door with overlight. House fronts directly onto McDonald’s Lane.

• House, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Corner sited-end-of-terrace two-storey house, dated 1902, having chamfered corner, single-bay to first floor of front and two-bay ground floor to front elevation. Formerly blank façade to side elevation, having recent window to ground floor. Hipped slate roof with red brick chimneystack, clay ridge tiles, cast-iron rainwater goods and cut limestone eaves course. Curvilinear parapet to corner having moulded cornice and terracotta ball finial, with carved stone plaque beneath bearing raised lettering 'A.D. 1902'. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls having cut-stone quoins and rusticated plinth. Square-headed openings with cut-stone sills, lintels and block-and-start jambs, replacement uPVC windows with tooled stone sills, and replacement uPVC door with overlight. House fronts onto Cross Street and McDonald’s Lane.

• House, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built 1902. Pitched slate roof with cement rendered chimneystack, clay ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods and cut limestone eaves course. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls and rusticated plinth. Square-headed openings with cut-stone sills, lintels and block-and-start jambs, replacement uPVC windows having stone sills, and replacement uPVC door. House fronts directly onto Cross Street.

• House, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built 1902. Pitched slate roof with cement rendered chimneystack, clay ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods and cut limestone eaves course. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls and rusticated plinth. Square-headed openings with cut-stone sills, lintels and block-and-start jambs, replacement uPVC windows having stone sills, and replacement timber door. House fronting directly onto Cross Street.

• House, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built 1902. Pitched slate roof with cement rendered chimneystack, clay ridge tiles, cast-iron rainwater goods and cut limestone eaves course. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls and rusticated plinth. Square-headed openings with cut-stone sills, lintels and block-and-start jambs, replacement uPVC windows with stone sills, and replacement uPVC door. House fronts directly onto Cross Street.

• House, 1900–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, built 1902. Pitched slate roof with cement rendered chimneystacks, clay ridge tiles, cast-iron rainwater goods and cut limestone eaves course. Rock-faced snecked limestone walls with tooled quoins and rusticated plinth. Square-headed openings with cut-stone lintels and block-and-start jambs, and replacement uPVC windows with stone sills, and having replacement timber panelled door with overlight. House fronts onto Cross Street.

• House, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1930, having flat-roofed canted-bay windows to end bays of front (south) elevation, and recent two-storey extension to rear. Hipped reslated roof with cement rendered chimneystacks and slate ridge tiles. Moulded render cornices to bay windows. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls to ground floor and roughcast render to first floor, and with raised smooth render quoins, moulded string course, and plinth. Segmental-headed window openings having moulded render surrounds and stone sills to front elevation, square-headed window openings to other elevations, all with one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Camber-arch door opening with decorative render surround comprising fluted pilasters with plinths and capitals and supporting elliptical open-bed pediment, with replacement timber door having stained-glass overlights and sidelights. Stone steps to entrance having wrought-iron railings. Wrought-iron pedestrian gate with rendered piers to rendered boundary wall.

• Athenry House, country house, 1760–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey country house, built c.1780, facing east and having shallow pedimented breakfront, and flanked by slightly recessed and slightly lower single-bay two-storey wings of c.1820. Rear elevation has three bays to main block, and projecting pedimented middle bay. Pitched slate roof with rendered end chimneystacks, and limestone eaves course and pediment with roundel. Hipped slate roofs to wings. Rendered walls. Square-headed windows, currently boarded up but one tripartite timber sliding sash window visible, with limestone sills. Round-headed window to first floor of rear pedimented bay, and fenestration to wings is irregular. Round-headed doorway with block-and-start surround and triple keystone, and flanked by sidelights, openings currently boarded up. Single-storey outbuilding to west having pitched roof lacking covering, rubble limestone walls and square-headed door and window openings and one elliptical carriage arch.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Athenry, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_868 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Athenry with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Athenry · Baile Átha an Rí

Area

264,831 m² (26.48 ha, 65.44 acres)

Civil parish

Monivea, and its townlands

Barony

Athenry

Electoral division

Athenry, the unit of the census

Census 2022

5,765 people lived in 2,069 households in the Athenry electoral division. 67% of households owned their home. 56% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Baunmore, Caherroyn, Cullairbaun, Gorteenacra, Knockaunglass, Prospect, Raheen

Placenames

Athenry on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.