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Kildare > Heritage > Athy Heritage Centre

Athy is a designated HERITAGE TOWN OF IRELAND and the Heritage Centre focuses on the history of Athy and the surrounding area.

The Centre tells the story of the Anglo-Norman town of Athy in County Kildare, Ireland and uses display panels, artefacts, audio visual and multimedia presentation to follow the history of the town.

The Centre is situated in the Town Hall which was built in 1740. The Centre acted as a Fire Station until 1997 when the Athy Heritage Company transformed it into amagnificent Heritage Centre.

For further information visit Athy Heritage Centre Website.