The North Gate
The North Gate is an essential component of the medieval fortifications of Athenry. The walled town is one of the most intact examples of its type in Ireland, and survives in various states of repair. Altogether 500 metres of town wall, the North-West Tower & Guard House and the South-East Tower have been repaired in nine phases since 2008. The town retains almost 1.5 kilometres of the original wall that once extended to 2.5 kilometres in length. The wall is a National Monument and along with the rest of the town is included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP ref. no. GA084-001) and as such are protected by the National Monuments Acts, 1930 – 2004. The town walls are a Protected Structure, and help define the extent of the Athenry Architectural Conservation Area.