Town of Athboy
Categories: Town
Some of the medieval walls as well as an interesting medieval table tomb are still there surviving in the grounds of the Church of Ireland. The birthplace of Father O’Growney, helped to revive the Irish language at the turn of the century. In the St. James Church, Athboy we come across a statue erected in [...]
Some of the medieval walls as well as an interesting medieval table tomb are still there surviving in the grounds of the Church of Ireland. The birthplace of Father O'Growney, helped to revive the Irish language at the turn of the century. In the St. James Church, Athboy we come across a statue erected in his memory. The Hill of Ward surrounded by an Iron Age Fort, once the power capital of the High Kings, is situated 3 km from Athboy. Imparting ... Read More

