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Hear of the remarkable archaeological discoveries made on the N25 New Ross Bypass

Hear of the remarkable archaeological discoveries made on the N25 New Ross Bypass

Many significant sites were discovered during archaeological investigations along the N25 New Ross Bypass. The new road commences near Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, Ireland’s longest bridge, crosses the River Barrow and its reclaimed estuarine wetlands between Pink Rock and Stokestown, south of New Ross. East of the river it runs between a series of low hills – the prominent landmark of Slievecoiltia – a vantage point to which we will return over the course of this audiobook – and the medieval town of New Ross. At its northern end it passes east of Lacken Hill, crossing a ridge to its north before joining the N30 New Ross to Enniscorthy road.

Along the bypass route, archaeologists working on behalf of Wexford County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, uncovered more than 30 previously unknown archaeological sites, encountering evidence ranging from the Mesolithic hunter gatherers who were the first to people the landscape of the to the landlords and labourers of the 19th century whose capital and toil created the well-ordered agricultural landscapes that led to Wexford being known as the ‘Model County’.

This audiobook tells the stories of some of those sites, revealing the travellers, farmers and traders that passed through. Some stayed longer than others but all left their mark and played a role in shaping this landscape through which the unstoppable River Barrow flows. The Barrow is one of three rivers – along with the Nore and the Suir – collectively known as the Three Sisters, which drain much of south Leinster and east Munster and flow into the Celtic Sea through Waterford Harbour.

Archaeologists examine a pit with Bronze Age pottery

Osteoarchaeologist carefully excavates a pit with cremated remains

An early Neolithic house during excavation

Surveying the Stokestown Folly

An archaeological landscape

PLACES FOR THE LIVING, PLACES FOR THE DEAD AUDIOBOOK

PLACES FOR THE LIVING, PLACES FOR THE DEAD AUDIOBOOK

Title: Places for the Living, Places for the Dead Audiobook

Duration: 53 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. We hope you have enjoyed this audio book which tells some of the stories woven together from the various strands of evidence uncovered in this road project. The archaeological investigations on the N25 New Ross Bypass were commissioned by Wexford County Council and New Ross JV on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. They were carried out by Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd (formerly Headland Archaeology Ireland Ltd) and Irish Archaeological Consultancy (IAC), together with a large number of specialists. The full story of the archaeological investigation of the bypass is set out in the book ‘Places for the living, places for the dead: Archaeological discoveries on the N25 New Ross Bypass’.

This audiobook was written by Sharon Greene, edited by Neil Jackman & James Eogan, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and was narrated by Gerry O’Brien. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke. You can find more archaeological audiobooks and audio guides on your favourite podcast platform, simply search for Abarta Heritage to Discover the Stories of Ireland.

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Discover stories that span millennia in East Mayo

Discover stories that span millennia in East Mayo

The quiet village of Kilmovee on the borderlands of Mayo and Roscommon is surrounded by a peaceful landscape full of stone walls and hedgerows. It is a scene that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. However, in these fields and along the quiet boreens, you can find many echoes of the past. Clues that this was a place of significance over centuries and where you might find a story around every corner. This audio guide will introduce you to some of these tales.

Discover these tales that span millennia on our Kilmovee Heritage Trail Audio Guide. Together we’ll encounter centuries of stories – from a Neolithic court tomb to famous saints, a medieval cashel and intriguing legends. Throughout the guide, you will also hear from local residents who share the heritage, folklore and traditional Irish music that the village is known for.

If you’d like to experience the Kilmovee Heritage Trail as an interactive map try our companion StoryMap here.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Kilmovee Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Duration: 45 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written by Tara Clarke and edited by Róisín Burke, Abarta Heritage, Deirdre Cunningham, Heritage Officer and Gerry Walsh, Archaeologist, Mayo County Council. The narration was by Gerry O’Brien, and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and Tara Clarke of Abarta Heritage. The project was completed on behalf of Mayo County Council and Kilmovee Community Housing CLG with support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Community Monuments Fund 2023.

Thanks to Deirdre Cunningham, Mayo County Council Heritage Officer, Gerry Walsh, Mayo County Council Archaeologist and the Kilmovee community – in particular Lorraine Campbell, Siobhan Butler and Sheila Hunt and our local storytellers, John Joe Cassidy, Martin Feeney, Dominic Keogh, Margaret Lynchachuan, John Matt Duffy and Beanna Smith for their warm welcome and support, and for their time and tales. We are also deeply grateful to all the landowners, Martin Feeney, Johnny Duffy, Michael Costello and Eugene and Sheila Regan, who have allowed access to the heritage sites along the trail. This project would not be possible without their generosity. We are also very grateful to the late Deirdre King for all her work on this project. The development of the Kilmovee Heritage Trail was funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Mayo County Council under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

Unless otherwise stated, all images are the copyright of Neil Jackman, Abarta Heritage, and are not permitted to be republished elsewhere without permission.

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Discover the story of Ireland’s most adventurous saint

Discover the story of Ireland’s most adventurous saint

Experience the sights and sounds of St Brendan’s early years in Fenit, West Kerry for yourself, by following the 26km route of the Slí Bhreanainn or St Brendan’s Way. This heritage trail runs along the north of Tralee Bay; a wild coast that shaped the life of a young man who would become one of the most influential figures in the early Irish church. A figure that has inspired pilgrims and adventurers alike and whose reputation has travelled across the world.

Slí Bhreanainn or St Brendan’s Way begins in the coastal village of Fenit, County Kerry. This village is a short journey from Tralee, Kerry’s capital, and is easily accessible from the Green Way that connects Tralee and Fenit.

If you’d like to experience the St Brendan’s Way Heritage Trail as an interactive map, try our companion StoryMap for a visual voyage through the area. You can find that here.

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 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: St Brendan’s Way Audio Guide

Duration: 44 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written by the chairperson of the Saint Brendan Committee with Abarta Heritage. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios in Castlewarden, Kildare, with storyteller Níall de Búrca, sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke. The guide was based on the research and books by Father Gearoid O’Donnchadha, St Brendan’s greatest champion. Thanks to the Saint Brendan Committee and in particular Claudia Köhler for all their guidance, help and support throughout the project.

Stained glass window image courtesy of Rob Vance. Ardfert Cathedral Image courtesy of Fáilte Ireland content pool and Grainne Toomey. Image of Navigator Mural in Fenit courtesy of Fáilte Ireland. All other images courtesy of Neil Jackman, Abarta Heritage.

The project was supported by the Heritage Council through the Community Heritage Grants Scheme 2023. If you would like to hear similar audio guides from other heritage sites around Ireland, please be sure to subscribe to Discover the Stories of Ireland by Abarta Heritage on your favourite podcast platform.

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Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

In the heart of Dublin’s vibrant Liberties, you can find a centuries-old place that links the city’s past with its present; St. James’s Church & Graveyard. Located virtually across the road from the famous Guinness Storehouse, hundreds of thousands of people pass by the gates of St James’s every year. Still, very few know the intriguing story of this hallowed place.

Beneath the modern glass spire and 19th-century church turn distillery is a graveyard with medieval roots. Since its foundation in the 12th century until the final burial in 1989, it is estimated that over one hundred thousand people from all walks of life have been laid to rest here, including aristocrats, paupers and revolutionaries.

In this audio guide, produced on behalf of Dublin City Council, you will be taken on a journey through time to discover the intriguing lives of those buried here. You will hear about Sir Theobald Butler’s rise to success and how he signed the Treaty of Limerick, which sealed his brother’s fate. You will also learn about revolutionary John O’Grady and his tragic role in the 1916 Rising.

We will then follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Camino and discover how the church catered to both the Protestant and Catholic communities living in St James’s parish. Throughout the guide, we will be joined by Dublin City Council Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil, who sheds light on the local community, historical burial practices and some interesting characters interred here.

Over the last eight hundred years, the graveyard has been connected to a Catholic church, a Protestant church, a lighting emporium and a distillery. Nowadays, this historical graveyard is in the care of Dublin City Council, who have undertaken essential conservation work over the last number of years. In this guide, you will hear about this much-needed work which allows the surviving memorials in St James’s graveyard to be around for future generations to enjoy.

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 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide

Duration: 45 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dublin City Council. The script was written by Tara Clarke, and narration was by Gerry O’Brien. The guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Dublin, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Neil Jackman.

Special thanks to genealogist, lecturer and author Sean Murphy for his valuable research into the history of St James’s Church & Graveyard. To find his book A History of St James’s Church and Graveyard, and to discover more of his work visit his website here. Thanks also to Dublin City Council Historian-In-Residence Cathy Scuffil for her contribution to this audio guide.

To hear more about Dublin City’s historic cemeteries, why not discover the stories of the Cabbage Garden Cemetery, Merrion Row Huguenot Cemetery and the Ballybough Jewish Cemetery.

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Discover the story of this ancient graveyard, a place of significance for centuries

Discover the story of this ancient graveyard, a place of significance for centuries

The circular enclosure of Moybologue Church and Graveyard holds within it the ruins of a medieval stone church and many gravestones and memorials ranging in date from about the 8th century AD to today. However, the earliest stories link the location to the mythical Fir Bolg, after whom it got its name, and who fought a battle here against the Milesians in the 1st century AD. It is also associated with Saint Patrick who is believed to have founded the church in the 5th century and, as the legend goes, encountered a dangerous opponent here in the form of a man-eating pig!

Over the centuries this peaceful, rural graveyard has been a place of hospitality for the sick and the poor, a gathering place for clerics, a renowned place of Classical learning, as well as the resting place of bishops, famine victims, Freemasons, scholars and more. Today it is valued by the local community as a repository of both their historical and natural heritage.

We hope you enjoy this free audio guide which shares the story of a place and its people over two millennia. And if you’d like to experience the Moybologue Church and Graveyard as an interactive map, try our companion StoryMap for a visual exploration through the site. You can find that StoryMap here.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Moybologue Church and Graveyard Audio Guide

Duration: 33 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Moybologue Historical Society. It was funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Community Monument Fund 2022. The audio guide was written by Sharon Greene and edited by Neil Jackman. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios with narrator Gerry O’Brien, sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producers Tara Clarke and Sharon Greene.

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Hear of a remarkable archaeological discovery told by the experts who uncovered its story

Hear of a remarkable archaeological discovery told by the experts who uncovered its story

The remarkable series of ancient trackways at Edercloon was found during preparation works for the N4 Dromod-Roosky Bypass. This relatively short, 10km of dual carriageway runs through a landscape shaped by water. At its northern end are drumlins interspersed with small lakes, while its southern end skirts the margins of the boggy wetlands of the nearby River Shannon. Along this route, archaeologists from CRDS Ltd, on behalf of Leitrim County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, excavated 14 sites dating from the Neolithic to the early modern period.

This Audiobook, produced on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, tells the story of the sites excavated in Edercloon and its neighbouring townland of Tomisky in County Longford. This is a tale of older routeways that ran through this landscape and of their discovery in 2006. It is a tale of construction, travel, rituals, craftsmanship and discovery but central to it all is the landscape that envelops it.

The level of preservation at wetland sites like Edercloon offers many opportunities that are lost on dryland sites, so this audiobook will introduce you to some of the experts whose meticulous work and insight, tells the story of Edercloon, the place, its environment and the people who passed through it long ago.

Excavation of the uppermost layer of EDC 1b/29; the roundwood structure in the background is platform EDC 1c (CRDS Ltd).

The well-preserved trackway EDC 45 constructed with densely interwoven brushwood and roundwoods, looking west. The smaller togher to the left and on a slightly different alignment is EDC 48 (CRDS Ltd).

Photo planning of the Late Bronze Age togher EDC 5 (John Sunderland).

Part of a carved alder bowl being excavated by Cathy Moore from the Iron Age togher EDC 26 (CRDS Ltd).

The alder block wheel portion being lifted from the base of trackway EDC 5 (CRDS Ltd).

EDERCLOON: PATHWAYS UNDER THE PEAT AUDIOBOOK

EDERCLOON: PATHWAYS UNDER THE PEAT AUDIOBOOK

Title: Edercloon: Pathways Under the Peat Audiobook

Duration: 72 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. We hope you have enjoyed this audio book which brings together the wealth of evidence discovered at Edercloon by telling the story of the place and its people in the past. The archaeological works at Edercloon and on the N4 Dromod Roosky scheme, were a collaborative effort between Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Leitrim County Council, Roscommon National Roads Office, CRDS and the many the archaeologists and specialists working on the scheme. For more details and analysis of the archaeological discoveries at Edercloon, you can explore the publication about the excavations, entitled ‘Between the Meadows. The Archaeology of Edercloon on the N4 Dromod-Roosky bypass’. You can discover more at tii.ie.

This audiobook was written by Sharon Greene and Neil Jackman, with the support of Orlaith Egan and Ronan Swan of TII, Cathy Moore, Dr Nora Bermingham, Dr Ingelise Stuijts, Dr Gill Plunkett and Conor McDermott of UCD School of Archaeology. We would also like to acknowledge the immense contribution of the late Dr Eileen Reilly to the project. This audiobook was narrated by Gerry O’Brien. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Neil Jackman. You can find more audiobooks and audio guides from our website, or on your favourite podcast platform.

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Discover this picturesque and historic town at the heart of County Kerry

Discover this picturesque and historic town at the heart of County Kerry

If you’d like to experience the Tralee Heritage Trail as an interactive map, try our companion StoryMap for a visual voyage through the town. You can find that here.

The Tralee Heritage Trail Audio Guide brings you on a tour of this picturesque and historic town set in the heart of County Kerry. The town takes its name from the Irish Trá Lí, meaning the ‘strand of the River Lee’. This mighty waterway charts a course from the Stack’s Mountains toward Tralee Bay where it joins the River Gyle, also known as ‘The Big River’. These rivers are intrinsically linked to the story of the town, as we will discover on our journey today.

The town of Tralee was founded in 1216 by John Fitzthomas Fitzgerald, a powerful Anglo- Norman magnate. The FItzgeralds were responsible for the development of Tralee up to the 16th century, when control passed to the Denny family. The streetscapes you will encounter on your walk today showcase these changes in authority, as small winding streets lead to wide Georgian-inspired thoroughfares.

Tralee is a bustling town and home to a community that supports a vibrant social scene with culture at its heart. From the famous Rose of Tralee Festival to a host of theatrical talent, echoes of the past are ever-present in this scenic town where you can encounter a story around every corner. The Tralee Heritage Trail Audio Guide begins at Tralee Town Park and will lead you through the town, sharing the stories of some of the town’s most famous sites as you follow the route.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Tralee Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Duration: 47 mins.

Summary:

The Tralee Heritage Trail is also available as an interactive StoryMap, with images of the town from past and present. Ideal if you’re exploring from home. You can find the StoryMap for free here. There are many other sites in Tralee which are worthy of exploration, and visits to Blennerville Windmill, the Tralee Wetlands, or a walk along the Tralee Ship Canal are just a few worthwhile activities within easy reach. We hope you have enjoyed exploring the stories of Tralee with us. If you would like to find out more about the town and some of the events and activities that take place here, why not check out Tralee.ie

This audio guide was written by John Griffin and Mike Lynch and edited by Lesley Kehoe. The guide produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Tralee Tidy Towns, with the support of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry County Council and Kerry County Museum. It was funded by the Heritage Council through the Community Heritage Grants Scheme 2022. Narration was by Muiris Crowley and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Dublin with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Lesley Kehoe. If you would like to hear similar audio guides from other heritage sites around Ireland, please be sure to subscribe to Abarta Heritage on your favourite podcast platform.

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Discover stories along the shore with the Skerries Audio Guide

Discover stories along the shore with the Skerries Audio Guide

The seaside town of Skerries can trace its story through thousands of years, charting a course through time and tides. People have lived here since the Mesolithic period, and the landscape has been shaped by their presence. Set on Dublin’s north coast, the Irish Sea has been inextricably entwined with the lives of the Skerries communities and has shaped the story of this picturesque town since its earliest settlement.

From the shores of its beautiful beaches, panoramic views afford views of the Cooley and Mourne Mountains  in the north and toward Howth Head further south. This is a coast of contrast. The town of Skerries is a vibrant place, home to a thriving community and rich cultural scene, yet its wide-open spaces and islands dotting the horizon are a peaceful haven and refuge for wildlife and heritage alike. The Skerries scenery has provided inspiration for artists throughout the centuries. Most notably, Percy French is believed to have been inspired by the view ‘where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea’ and penned his most popular song named after these iconic mountains.

Along with the past, this guide will also explore the importance of the present, through the ecological and avian wonders to be found just off the Skerries coast. Whether you prefer to stroll down Strand Street or along South Strand to take in the sights and sounds of Skerries Mills or Red Island’s Martello, or set sail from the harbour, this guide will narrate the land and seascape that unfolds as you navigate this historic town. 

Tracing the story of the town from its earliest origins to the present day, this audio guide tells you the story of Skerries, its harbour and the islands beyond.  Tales of Vikings, pirates and rebels abound, along with the impact of prosperous industry in this picturesque place. As you’ll soon discover, the cast of characters even includes St Patrick himself, who left a permanent mark on the Skerries coast! Join us as we discover the rich heritage of this coastal community.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Skerries Audio Guide

Duration: 42 mins.

Summary:

We hope you have enjoyed exploring the stories of Skerries with us. If you would like to find out more about the town and some of the events and activities that take place here, why not check out the Skerries page of the Fingal website at www.fingal.ie. The historical research work of the Skerries Historical Society formed an integral part of creating this guide. You can learn more about them, and about Skerries, at www.oldskerries.ie.

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Fingal County Council. The audioguide was written by Damian Shiels and edited by Róisín Burke. Narration was by Gerry O’Brien and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Co. Dublin with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke.

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Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

Located in the heart of Dublin City, Merrion Row Cemetery is nestled between notable landmarks such as St Stephen’s Green, the Shelbourne Hotel and O’Donoghue’s Bar. Despite its setting on one of Dublin’s busiest thoroughfares, the cemetery is a quiet oasis where the capital’s historic non-conforming Huguenot population have found a place to rest.

The Huguenots were French Calvinists who arrived in Ireland in the late 1600s when the Edict of Nantes was revoked by France’s ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV. Prior to this, they had enjoyed a large amount of religious freedom in predominantly Catholic France. With religious tensions high, many Huguenots fled to Ireland to start a new life. It was this first community that founded the cemetery in Merrion Row in 1693. For over three hundred years, the cemetery has been carefully maintained by the French Huguenot Fund. This charity was set up in 1716 to provide financial and practical support to the impoverished Huguenot refugees and continued to pay for the rental of the site, a sum of £2 a year, to this day.

In this audio guide, you will hear about the Huguenots’ tragic tale, which led them to flee France. We will learn how this cemetery was established, who the non-conforming Huguenots were and how they differed from the conforming Huguenots buried in Cabbage Garden Cemetery. We hear the story of some of the families buried in this hallowed ground, including the Du Bedats from Agen and the D’Oliers from Montauban, who D’Olier Street near O’Connell Bridge is named after. Throughout the guide, we will hear from Dr Marie Léoutre, professional historian and Chair of the Irish Section of the Huguenot Society of Great Britain & Ireland, who provides more detail on the Huguenot experience in Ireland.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Merrion Row Huguenot Cemetery Audio Guide

Duration: 42 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dublin City Council. The script was written by Tara Clarke and Damian Shiels, historical research was carried out by Dr Coleman Dennehy, and narration was by Sarah Jane Scott. The guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Co. Dublin, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke. Special thanks to Vivien Costello (a French Huguenot Fund trustee) for her assistance during the guide production and to Dr Marie Léoutre for her contribution to the guide.

To hear more about Dublin City’s historic cemeteries, why not continue the story of the Huguenots in Dublin by listening to our audio guide for Cabbage Garden Cemetery, or discover the story of Ballybough Jewish Cemetery.

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Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards

Located in the heart of the Liberties, this cemetery is just a stone’s throw or bell toll away from some of the city’s most iconic heritage sites, such as St Patrick’s Cathedral and Marsh’s Library. Cabbage Garden has served as the final resting place of many Huguenots and Church of Ireland residents of the city since the 17th century. Those buried here navigated Dublin City during its rapid development during the 1600s, and walked the same routes across the Liffey that we follow today. They contributed to society by working as sword cutlers, timber merchants and apothecaries, meeting the needs of an ever-expanding city.

Cabbage Garden’s history is as intriguing as its name, which supposedly comes from the vegetables grown by Oliver Cromwell’s soldiers in this field in the 17th-century. From its foundation as a cemetery in the late 1600s, it became the final resting place of members of the Protestant Church of Ireland. They were soon joined by the Conforming Huguenots, who were buried in the northwest corner of the site, which then became known as the French Burial Grounds. Today, the cemetery is used as a community park where locals walk their dogs and enjoy a game of football.

In this audio guide, you will learn about the history of Cabbage Garden Cemetery, from its origins to the present day. You will discover more about the Conforming Huguenots and how they differed from their Non-Conforming peers buried at Merrion Row Cemetery. We will uncover some of the stories of those buried here, including John Metcalf, who died at the age of ten and whose grave is inscribed with the words:

“Passengers as you pass by

As you are now so once was

As I am now so shall you be

Think of God and follow me.”

You will also hear some fascinating stories from Cathy Scuffil, Historian in Residence with Dublin City Council, who discusses life in the Liberties in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

 AUDIO GUIDE

AUDIO GUIDE

Title: Cabbage Garden Cemetery Audio Guide

Duration: 44 mins.

Summary:

This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dublin City Council. The script was written by Damian Shiels, historical research was carried out by Dr Coleman Dennehy, narration was by Gerry O’Brien, and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke. Special thanks to Dublin City Council Historian In Residence, Cathy Scuffil, for her assistance during the guide production.

To hear more about Dublin city’s historic cemeteries, why not listen to our audio guides on Ballybough Jewish Cemetery or the Merrion Row Huguenot Cemetery.

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