Welcome
Athy is a designated HERITAGE TOWN OF IRELAND and the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum focuses on the history of Athy and the surrounding area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Patrick's Day Parade
17 March 2010
We would be delighted to have your group involved. Those taking part in the parade can do so by walking or by float or both. Inquiries email: athyheritage@eircom.net or ring 059 8633075
Closing date for the Cecil Day Lewis literary Awards Competition.
19 March 2010
Athy Film Club
19 March 2010
The Athy Film Club is very excited to announce it is now accepting memberships for it’s first year’s screenings of world cinema.
3rd South Kildare Medieval Festival
23 April 2010 - 24 April 2010
This Festival opens up the worlds of history and archaeology to the public. Even the most casual visitor is encouraged and welcomed by the mix of hands-on workshops, relevant exhibitions, living historians and informative lectures.
Cecil Day Lewis Literary Award Ceremony
28 April 2010
Officiated by the Rose of Tralee. Download Entry Form (Microsoft Word)
Central Remedial Clinic Fair House Dublin -Exhibition
24 May 2010
Blossom Art Project ‘Blended Harmony’
Gordon Bennett Commemorative Rally
11 June 2010 - 13 June 2010
10th Shackleton Autumn School
22 October 2010 - 25 October 2010
Consisting of a series of lecturers, drama, film, excursion, reenactments and exhibitions. The 2010 Exhibition 'Inuit Art and the Modern World', comprises of a selection of stunning sculptures and framed prints.
This project acknowledges the support of KELT and the LEADER Plus programme which is funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan, 2000 – 2006.
