Athy

Athy ( Baille Átha Í in Irish) is a city of the Comté of Kildare in Irish Republic.

The town of Athy counts approximately 7500 inhabitants.

It is named in memory of a Celtic chief, Ae, is killed whereas he crossed the river in this place; the name of the city means “the city close to the ford of Ae”.

Athy contains two famous pubs:

  • Franck O' Brien - Emily Public garden (alive memory of the city)
  • Ger Clancy - Leinster Street

Famous photographer: Rob Rermond - Duke Street

Significant events: St Patrick - Waterways Festival - Tri-Athy - Bluegrass Festival

Twinning

It is twinned with Grandvilliers (Oise, France) since 2003.

See too

External bonds

  • Association of twinning

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