Baggot Street may now be known for its pubs, restaurants and big Georgian buildings but the southside area has a rich history. It was once home to a castle that was one of the most significant strongholds in Dublin. Not only was there a castle but it's thought it sat on the site of one of the city's best known pubs, Searsons. Emma Tyrrell found out more about the street's past.

Baggot Street may now be known for its pubs, restaurants and big Georgian buildings but the southside area has a rich history. It was once home to a castle that was one of the most significant strongholds in Dublin. Not only was there a castle but it's thought it sat on the site of one of the city's best known pubs, Searsons. Emma Tyrrell found out more about the street's past.

Did You Know About The Castle On Baggot Street?

Have you ever heard tales about Dublin or spotted an usual place name in the city and thought to yourself what's the backstory to that? The "Did You Know" series with Emma Tyrrell on 98FM will be delving into some of the weird and wonderful facts about our capital city, from wild wallaby colonies to bomb shelters and castles.&nbsp;

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Have you ever heard tales about Dublin or spotted an usual place name in the city and thought to yourself what's the backstory to that? The "Did You Know" series with Emma Tyrrell on 98FM will be delving into some of the weird and wonderful facts about our capital city, from wild wallaby colonies to bomb shelters and castles. 

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Did You Know About The Castle On Baggot Street?

Did You Know About The Castle On Baggot Street?