Dublin’s Historic South

25/08/2022

23/05/2022

As this is the last of the current series of blogposts for Culture Date with Dublin 8 I thought we might finish with some snippets of history through eight images. The first three themed posts explored the history of shopping in the area, then recent archaeological discoveries and further to that ur...

15/03/2022

Hope to see you on Sunday for a Ukrainian fundraising event with lots of cakes, bakes and savoury treats. Plus call around to enter the raffle to be in with a chance of winning lots of prizes including top prize of a €150 voucher for Variety Jones restaurant on Thomas St. Lots more great prizes too.

11/02/2022

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!!✨
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This month I was joined by the ever brilliant Evan McGuigan to help me meander through the history of Milltown and its association with the Dodder in what is our Season 2 finale !!

We rounded out S2 by delving into local football history and questioning whether constant renovation is absolutely necessary…did you know that the Chieftains were formed in Milltown or that a chimney there could cost more than a house? Find out via the link in bio or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

09/02/2022

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
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Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South & the last episode of Season 2 on Dublin South FM today at 3pm!!

Joined by show regular, the ever brilliant Evan McGuigan, this month is Episode XII - Milltown!

The Dodder played a vital role in the development of South Dublin and in the town of mills this couldn't be any more true. From laundries to mysterious rhinos this episode meandered through the history of Milltown - touching upon housing, industry, sport & politics and of course the ever present river Dodder. A fitting end to the season...

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

14/01/2022

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This month I was joined by the ever brilliant Camilla Pedersen to help me uncover what is hiding below Cabinteely (and neighbouring Carrickmines & Loughlinstown) in what was our Archaeology Special!

As we dived into what happens when development meets heritage, did you know there are castle ruins buried under an M50 roundabout? Or that access to a 6,000 dolmen tomb is currently being blocked? Find out via the link below or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

12/01/2022

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on today at 3pm!!

Episode XI - Cabinteely , the Archaeology Special

From Iron Age homesteads to castles buried under the M50, what is found below Cabinteely was the focus for this month's show. Our archaeology special, I was joined by the wonderful Camilla Pedersen as we dug deep on the long, long history of Cabinteely, Loughlinstown & Carrickmines. Trowels at the ready, this triangle between the mountains and the sea revealed prehistoric, Viking & medieval history in well...spades...

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

Catch it also here: https://dublinsouthfm.ie/listen-live/

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24/12/2021

… oh and Episode I - Ballsbridge 😂

It’s been a great Season 2 of Dublin’s Historic South so far ✨ and with just two left I wanted to wish a very Merry Christmas and fab New Year to all of my brilliant co-hosts this year which have included :

Camilla Pedersen
James Madigan at Liberties Cultural Association
Brian Smith
Dr. Myles Campbell
Dr. Sylvie Kleinman
Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society
Trisha Ryan

Andddd a special shoutout to show regular , the ever brilliant Evan McGuigan (Thank you ✨)

Thank you too to Doireann Ni Ghrioghair for the visual revamp, you are wonderful and of course thank you to everyone who has listened this year - from great whiskey fires to a n**i hiding behind eucalyptus trees, we delved into the history of South Dublin to reveal stories buried within the places you live !

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄✨

10/12/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!!✨
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Happy Friday !! (or new episode day 🙌)! This month I was joined by the ever brilliant Trisha Ryan to help me uncover the ‘rough ringfort’ of Rathgar and its neighbouring Terenure!

Did you know where Herzog Park gets it’s name? Or that a bomb fell on Terenure during WWII? Find out via the link below or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

08/12/2021

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
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Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on Dublin South FM today at 3pm!!

I’m joined this month by the ever brilliant Trisha Angela, an archaeologist & historian who helped me reveal the area of Rathgar (and neighbouring Terenure)

From humble farmland beginnings and a placename that means 'rough ringfort', as the centuries progressed Rathgar is rough no more. Coming into its own in the 19th century we revealed everything from gardening schools to forgotten castles - all whilst focusing, as equally, on neighbouring Terenure. Joined by archaeologist & historian Trisha Ryan we revealed the stories of these areas above and below the surface.

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

07/12/2021

07/12/2021

Here's a quick Snippet of almost local history!

"Did you know that John Boyd Dunlop, the creator of the Pneumatic Tyre, once lived on the Stillorgan Road?

He lived in Talbot House from 1893-1897, it was where the Ashurst (Apple-Green) Filling Station currently is (on the far side of Mount Merrion Avenue, opposite Greygates). Built in 1845, its first owner was William Talbot Molloy (who may have named the house after himself)!

Born in Scotland, John Boyd Dunlop was actually a Veterinary Surgeon, having qualified at just 19 years of age in Edinburgh. In 1890, he had the largest Veterinary Practice in Ireland and had many patents to his name, in addition to his most famous Patent, that of the pneumatic tyre.

Following that most famous Patent which was granted on this day 7th December in 1888, the first Pneumatic Tyre factory in Ireland opened in Dublin in 1889 at No.67, Upper Stephen's Street, Dublin (see photograph of plaque). It was followed by a factory in Hanau, Hessen, Deutschland (Germany) in 1891, where they ultimately named the street after him as 'Dunlopstrasse'.

John Boyd Dunlop died 100 years ago this year, in October 1921, aged 81.

You'd never know today when passing the Ashurst, that the location was once home to one of the world's greatest commercial inventors (since the Wheel itself), its creator living right here on our Doorstep.

We ought to have a 'Dunlopstrasse' too!

12/11/2021

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Happy Friday !! (or new episode day 🙌)! This month I was joined by not one but three members of the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society: Bryan MacMahon, Anne O’ Connor & Peter Sobolewski in an episode that delved into the history of an area they know so well - Stillorgan!

Did you know that Stillorgan Shopping Centre was the first shopping centre in Ireland? (📸 stillorganvillageshopping.com) Or that Edward Lovett Pearse once resided in Stillorgan? Find out via the link below or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

10/11/2021

📻 Catch Dublin’s Historic South South Season 2 Episode 9 today from 3pm 📚 with Laura Fitzachary.

Season 2, Episode IX - Stillorgan:
🎙️ From land-hungry families to eccentric archbishops this episode centred around those who owned and lived at Stillorgan…this episode was peppered with their residencies, achievements and why it wasn’t a good idea to get on the wrong side of Stillorgan’s residents! Altered by continuous renovation, Anne, Peter & Bryan revealed a Stillorgan we can’t see anymore.

🎙️ Joining Laura today this month is not one but three guest hosts all from the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society…

Bryan MacMahon is originally from Kerry and he spent 30 years as a teacher in Cabinteely Community School. His book ‘Faith and Fury: the Evangelical Campaign in Di**le and West Kerry, 1825-45’ was recently published by Eastwood Books. He is a regular contributor to History Ireland and he has published articles on aspects of 19th century Kilmacud and Stillorgan.

Peter Sobolewski is originally from Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and has taught in London, North Augusta and finally Coolmine Community School in Blanchardstown. His publications include: 'The Blanchardstown Chronicle,' 'Kiltimagh, Our Life & Times,' 'A History of Kilmacud Crokes' & 'The History of the Parish of Balally.' He is also one of the founders of the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society.

Anne O’Connor has lived in Stillorgan for the past 45 years, having moved all the way from Dundrum. She has been a committee member of KSLHS since its foundation in 2001 and completed the Local History and the Oral History Certificate courses in Dublin City Library. Involved in organising exhibitions and historical outings for the society and in the production of the annual journal Obelisk.

You can get more information about Obelisk and indeed the society at:
http://www.kilmacudstillorganhistory.ie/

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10/11/2021

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
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Are you listening? You can catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on Dublin South FM right now!!

It was was a bumper episode - not one, but three members of the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society joined me this month to chat all things Stillorgan!

From land-hungry families to eccentric archbishops, this episode centred around those who owned and lived at Stillorgan…this episode was peppered with their residencies, achievements and why it wasn’t a good idea to get on the wrong side of Stillorgan’s residents! Altered by continuous renovation, Anne, Peter & Bryan revealed a Stillorgan we can’t see anymore

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

09/11/2021

Have you caught up with Dublin’s Historic South yet?

Catch the latest episode ‘Dalkey’ here:

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/854788/9413999-season-2-episode-viii-dalkey

Just in time for new episode week 😉

With Evan McGuigan 🙌

31/10/2021

Happy Halloween! Tune in today at 6pm for a special episode of Dublin’s Historic South, where Laura Fitzachary and Camilla Pedersen examine prehistoric burial tradition and how it is interlaced with mythology and the otherworld at Giant's Grave and of course, the Hellfire Club. From the dark side of fairies to following the perambulations of the devil himself, today's show reveals a darker side to South Dublin's history.

31/10/2021

From overgrown graveyards near Shankill to haunted houses in Dalkey , there’s plenty of spooky content in Season 2

But Season 1 saw our Halloween Special - Dublin Mountains, catch it here :

dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/854788/5911798…

Happy Halloween 👻✨

Episode IX is the Halloween Special recorded over Zoom all about the Dublin Mountains and I, Laura Fitzachary welcomed back the fabulous Camilla Pedersen to the show. Camilla hails from Denmark but currently resides in Maynooth and her focus of st...

22/10/2021

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Happy Friday !! (or new episode day 🙌)! This month I was joined by the ever brilliant show regular - Evan McGuigan in an episode that saw us back to the coast and delving into the history of Dalkey

Ever wondered why so many parts of Dalkey have Italian names? Or why Dalkey Castle was once referred to as Goat Castle? Find out via the link below or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

20/10/2021

📻 Catch Dublin’s Historic South Season 2 Episode 8 today from 3pm 📚 with Laura Fitzachary.

Season 2, Episode VIII – Dalkey:
🎙️ Laura is joined by historian Evan McGuigan. Join them as talk all things about the Town of 7 Castles which has a long history before the medieval period and from Stone Age arrowheads to chained pirates we flitted between land and sea while delving into the coastal town of Dalkey. We questioned why there are so many Italian street names and even how an area known for affluence has had such a reputation since the 14th century.

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20/10/2021

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on Dublin South FM today at 3pm!!

I’m joined this month by show regular, the brilliant Evan McGuigan who is well used to revealing the history of Dublin’s coastlines and this month we headed to Dalkey!

From a medieval town that once boasted 7 castles to becoming a haven for privacy-seeking celebs, we uncovered that the affluent reputation Dalkey has stems right back to the 14th century…

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

23/09/2021

The 22nd Friends of Medieval Dublin Symposium begins tomorrow online! We hope you'll join us for one or both days of this year's exciting lineup! For your free ticket, please follow the link. Our new volume of Medieval Dublin will be launched at the event. We hope you will attend to learn all about new research and perhaps even a special deal...

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For further information on the Medieval Dublin series from Four Courts Press: https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/browse/medieval-studies/medieval-dublin-series/

22/09/2021

Did you know that there were N***s carrying out espionage in Shankill in 1941? Or that there is the ruins of a round tower within an old cemetery in Rathmichael nicknamed the ‘Skull Hole’?

The formidable Dr. Sylvie Kleinman came back on the show to join me for this month’s episode all about Shankill and it’s neighbours

Find out more via link in the bio ✨

Or anywhere you get your podcasts ✌️

17/09/2021

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Happy Friday !! (or new episode day 🙌)! This month I was joined by the formidable Dr. Sylvie Kleinman in an episode we entitled : ‘If You Seek History’ after our adventures around Shankill & it’s neighbours!

Ever wondered why there are so many hidden ruins dotted around Shankill? Or why it was once referred to as Tillystown? Find out via the link in bio or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

15/09/2021

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on Dublin South FM today at 3pm!!

In an episode we dubbed ‘If You Seek History’ my wonderful co-host Dr. Sylvie Kleinman and I headed back towards the Dublin Mountains and to the area of Shankill & Rathmichael

From early ecclesiastical settlement to German espionage this episode barrelled through one of the most interesting townlands filled with secret ruins

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

30/08/2021

Did you know it was Ringsend where Cromwell landed in 1649?

The ever brilliant Evan McGuigan joined me for this month’s episode all about Ringsend and it’s neighbouring Poolbeg

Find out more via link below ✨

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

Or anywhere you get your podcasts ✌️

13/08/2021

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NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! Including Bonus Content! ✨
Happy 2nd Friday of the month (or new episode day 🙌)! We are back to the usual format and this month I was joined by the brilliant show regular Evan McGuigan to chat all things Ringsend and it’s neighbours!

Ever wondered why the lighthouse at the end of the Great South Wall is red? Or did you know there was only chimney for 7 years? Find out via the link below or by searching for ‘Dublin’s Historic South’ wherever you get your podcasts from! 🎧💁🏼‍♀️

https://dublinshistoricsouth.buzzsprout.com/

11/08/2021

NEW EPISODE WEEK!!! 🙌
Catch the next episode of Dublin’s Historic South on Dublin South FM today at 3pm!!

We returned to our usual format and headed to the Dublin Docklands with the brilliant show regular Evan McGuigan to chat all things Ringsend!!

From rays to the Rising we delved into the long history of this area and those that resided within it - including the men and women who fought for Irish independence

The podcast, as per, will be live on Friday!!

Happy listening 📻✨

11/08/2021

📻 Tune in to Dublin’s Historic South Season 2 Episode 6 today from 3pm 📚 with Laura Fitzachary.

Season 2, Episode VI – Ringsend:
🎙️ Laura is joined by “a historian working in a castle” Evan McGuigan. Did you know one of the Poolbeg stacks is slightly taller than the other? From electricity generators to being imprisoned at Dublin Castle, this episode was a whirlwind tour of an area (and it’s residents) that’s steeped in history - Ringsend. We headed south of the Dublin Docklands this month to chat all things rays and the Rising focusing on the sense of community and how it co-existed with extensive development.

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