In this episode, Liz Gillis interviews historian and architect, Michael Fewer. Michael is the co-author of Thomas Joseph Byrne: Nation Builder which was published by South Dublin Libraries in 2013. The book details the life of TJ Byrne, an architect whose work, vision and quiet influence had far-reaching results in a broad range of aspects of Irish life in the first half of the 20th century. 

The TJ Byrne archive held by South Dublin Libraries can be found on Source. SDCC Source: Home

South Dublin Stories is a podcast by South Dublin County Council Libraries, aimed at telling the story of South Dublin County through the lens of photographs, documents and objects from our Local Studies Collection. It is funded by the Heritage Council's Heritage Stewardship Fund. 

The podcast is researched and presented by historian Liz Gillis, and features special guests on each episode.

Thanks to Bryan Fleming at Contact Studio, Rua Red.