Athenry Community Playground

12/06/2026

Places filling up fast!
We're especially interested in having more Youth Maker's sign up to showcase the amazing talent we have!

Calling all Makers, Crafters & Creators!!

We are currently looking to fill spaces for the Maker's Mart for the Big Day Out 2026 Fundraiser for Athenry Community Playground on 8th August 2026!

To keep our Makers Mart true to its spirit, we ask that all applicants sell handmade products they have personally created.

Factory-made or mass-produced items are not eligible and applications for these will not be accepted.

Please use the link below to sign up and donate the fee where applicable!

https://forms.gle/Xt66xz1dUGZToMXV9

08/06/2026

🎨 Face Painters Wanted! 🎨
Can you turn a child into a tiger, butterfly, superhero… or at least something recognisable? 😄
The Athenry Community Playground Committee is looking for volunteer face painters for our Big Day Out on August 8!
We’re looking for people with some basic art or creative experience — you don’t need to be a professional, just confident with a brush and colours.
✨ All materials are provided
✨ Training can be provided
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you! 😊

DM or email [email protected]

05/06/2026

Calling all Makers, Crafters & Creators!!

We are currently looking to fill spaces for the Maker's Mart for the Big Day Out 2026 Fundraiser for Athenry Community Playground on 8th August 2026!

To keep our Makers Mart true to its spirit, we ask that all applicants sell handmade products they have personally created.

Factory-made or mass-produced items are not eligible and applications for these will not be accepted.

Please use the link below to sign up and donate the fee where applicable!

https://forms.gle/Xt66xz1dUGZToMXV9

01/06/2026

Great to see this come to the heart of Athenry!! Spread the word 🏋️‍♀️

ATHENRY ‼️‼️
Set your alarms ⏰

Galway’s best fitness community is finally hitting Athenry🤩
Perfect for those who want to get their training in before work and school drop off 👊

We start with a free trial session this Wednesday June 3rd at 7am 🕖

We will host classes every Monday and Wednesday morning in the Athenry community centre

Times for the classes going forward are to be decided, but we will start with 7am this Wednesday.

Drop us a dm or a WhatsApp message to book your place 👊
Tag a friend who needs to be there 🕺

21/05/2026

Thursday night cleanup tonight from 7pm to 8pm from The Square to the Post Office, along Bridge Street. If you have time to spare please come along and help. All equipment supplied.
Please share to other groups

14/05/2026

Wildflowers planted in the playground!!

A big THANK YOU to Athenry Primary School, Athenry Community Garden, the Playground Committee and local farmers for collaborating on this project ahead of our big renovation next month! In 8 weeks time, the strip along the fence will be awash with colour 🌷 🌺 🌹

Just a reminder that the playground will close for the month of June as scheduled to allow for the renovation by Kompan! This is a very exciting time and we can’t wait to see our new playground! 🙌🏻

The Big Day Out returns on Saturday, 8th of August in the Park! It’s already looking to be bigger and better than last year 🥳
If you would like to volunteer on the day or to take part, please email [email protected]

21/04/2026

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS ✨🌿

Athenry’s Big Day Out – Playground Fundraiser on the 8th of August!

Do you have a story tucked in your pocket?
A voice that can turn an ordinary afternoon into a little bit of magic?

We’re gathering storytellers to sprinkle wonder across a joyful day for our community playground… and we’d love you to be part of it.

Who we’re dreaming of:
• Storytellers who can enchant little minds
• Lovers of folklore & Irish tales
• Mischief-makers with funny, interactive stories
• Creative souls with puppets, music, or a flair for the unexpected

📍 Location: Athenry Playground & Park
📅 Date: 8th August 2026

Why join us?
Because stories matter. Because childhood should feel a little magical.
And because together, we can help grow something beautiful for our local playground.

Voluntary Event

📩 Get in touch: [email protected]
or via Facebook

Come weave a little magic with us… ✨

19/04/2026

A super event to look forward to in Athenry!! Great day out in the Park 🚲

This Saturday!...Get ready to roll into with a FREE afternoon packed with pedal-powered fun at the 2026 Athenry CycleFest!

For more info check out the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EayUTz89k/

💚🚴🎉

Whether you’re local or coming from afar, a warm welcome awaits you at Athenry CycleFest on Saturday the 9th of May (1-4pm) - beside the Castle.

Join the Athenry Pedal Parade around the town at 3pm, give your bike some TLC at the Bike Health Check, and snap a smile at the Cycle Photobooth, test your competitive balance skills in the Go Slow Race, or let the little ones zoom around the Wee Wheelers Loop.

There’s something for everyone: face painting, ice cream, vintage bikes, stilt walkers, electric trishaw tours and more...

Plus loads of bike goodies and surprises along the way… you won’t want to miss it!

The Wheels Of Athenry events are kindly sponsored by Galway County Council and Galway Sports Partnership as part of