Take a walking tour through time with the Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Take a walking tour through time with the Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

This audio guide is packed with stories and information about the history and heritage of the area. Swords is situated within the fertile lands of Fingal in north County Dublin. The name Fingal is derived from Fine Gall meaning the Territory of the Foreigners, believed to be a reference to the Vikings who once settled here. The region is steeped in archaeology, history and heritage, and as the county town of Fingal, Swords has a fascinating story to tell.

Our guide will lead you through the streets of Swords where you will meet the characters and hear the stories that helped to shape the town. We’ll hear about archaeological discoveries that revealed some of the region’s ancient inhabitants, and we’ll encounter tales of Colmcille and his associations and legacy in Swords, and how the name of the town is derived from the pure waters of a holy well blessed by the great saint. This audio guide also features the tragic tale of Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf, and the role of the men of Swords in the 1916 Easter Rising.

During our walking tour we’ll pay a visit to the ancient round tower, and of course the historic Swords Castle to learn about this important Episcopal Manor or Bishops Palace. Although Swords has grown dramatically in recent years, it still retains at its heart, its ancient heritage and pride in its history and traditions. You can discover all the stories on your self-guided tour.

 Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Title: Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Duration: 63 mins.

Summary:

This audiobook is an Abarta Heritage Production on behalf of Fingal County Council, and with the kind assistance of Heritage Officer Gerry Clabby and Bernadette Marks of Fingal Genealogy. This audio guide was written by Neil Jackman, and recorded at Bluebird Studios, Kildare, where it was narrated by Eve Macklin with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke.

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