Our Latest Great Place To Stay - Raheen Woods Hotel
Wednesday 23 January 2013
There isn’t a better known or loved Irish song than ‘The Fields of Athenry’ - just ask any rugby fan. The orgins of this inspirational piece of music are rooted firmly in the beautiful and historical town for which it is named. While most people associate the popular anthem with the famine, Athenry’s true historical value was as a crossing point between ancient kingdoms. This is reflected in the towns Irish name “Atha an Ri” which translates as “The Ford of kings”. Still standing today, in suprisingly good condition, are large sections of the town walls which were built by the Normans, as well as the town’s oldest structure, a 13thC castle which continues to draw in history buffs and curious tourists alike. Athenry is situated just 16 miles away from Galway city, making it a perfect base for those who want to visit Galway, Connemara and North Co.Clare. The new motorway to Dublin is situated nearby making day trips to the capital quicker and easier than ever before.
A short walk from Athenry Town, set against a peaceful woodland backdrop, awaits the Raheen Woods Hotel. The accommodation within this warm and friendly family hotel, which is superb, boasts a large number of stylish, modern rooms that include satellite TV, in room temperature control, mist free en-suite mirrors, power showers, and patio balconies in some cases.
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LUCINDA