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Athenry is in County Galway. The community is on the River Clareen.
Athenry translates to "the ford of the kings."
Also known as Baile Atha an Ri.
A Dominican friary was founded here in 1241.
In 1316, William de Burgo built fortified walls around the town, and some of the walls remain today.
Historic sites and museums: Athenry Castle
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