Dublin's Historic South
Join historian Laura Fitzachary in exploring the townlands of South Dublin as each month a different part of the southside is featured and its history discussed. With a focus on social history, delve into the past of this part of the county
Episodes
25 episodes
Season 2, Episode XII - Milltown
Our Season 2 finale!!! This month we are joined by show regular, Evan McGuigan. Evan is a colleague of mine hailing from Monaghan a fellow historian in whose expertise lies in 20th Irish history but he also has a keen interest in the history of...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:46
Season 2, Episode XI - Cabinteely
Our archaeology special! This month I was joined by show returnee, Camilla Pedersen. Camilla hails from Denmark but currently resides in Maynooth, her focus of study is on Viking period mythology and narrative tradition. An alumna of Mayn...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:17:26
Season 2, Episode X - Rathgar
This month we delved into the history of a relatively new townland - Rathgar!(Pic: image.ie)This month saw the return of the ever brilliant, Trisha Ryan. A former colleague of mine and fellow historian, Trisha hails from Waterford. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:46
Season 2, Episode IX - Stillorgan
This month I was joined by not one but three members of the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society as we focused on an area they know so well - Stillorgan!Joining me this month was:Bryan MacMahon, who is originally from Kerry...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:25:47
Season 2, Episode VIII - Dalkey
This month we barreled through the history of one of Dublin's most famous coastal towns - Dalkey!Joining me this month was show regular and the ever brilliant Evan McGuigan. Evan is a historian working in a castle and there he has recen...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:09:54
Season 2, Episode VII - Shankill
This month we gave this episode a title: 'If You Seek History' - and there was plenty to be found once we went exploring throughout Shankill & RathmichaelJoining me this month was the formidable Dr. Sylvie Kleinman. With a backgroun...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:25:19
Season 2, Episode VI - Ringsend
This month we are back to our regular format and heading to the Dublin docklands to delve into the area of Ringsend... Joining me this month was show regular and ever brilliant Evan McGuigan. Evan is a historian working in a castle...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:56
Season 2, Episode V - Dublin 2 - Part II
Bonus content alert!!This month, the show veers off course a little...originally meant to be an 18th century architecture special, it morphed into an absolute treat for you guys and became our 'Vicereine Special.' In what is entit...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:11:43
Season 2, Episode IV - Glasthule
We have a running joke on this show that big houses and James Joyce feature in nearly every episode...... in honour of that - this month was our Bloomsday Special! I was joined by the insightful local historian Brian Smith as we d...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:04:47
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Season 2, Episode III - The Liberties
BONUS CONTENT ALERT! Season 2 continues and it's third episode focused on the area of the Liberties! A long time coming, this episode may need a Part II (...or even a Part III) and illuminating an area steeped in history was the insightful; Jam...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:15:56
Season 2, Episode II - Saggart
Season 2 continues and it's second episode focused on the area of Saggart! And returning to the show was the ever brilliant, Camilla Pedersen. To remind everyone, Camilla hails from Denmark but currently resides in Maynooth and her focus of stu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:12
Season 2, Episode I - Ballsbridge
This month’s episode, kicking off Season 2, focused on the area of Ballsbridge! And joining me was show regular; Evan McGuigan. To remind everyone, Evan is a colleague of mine hailing from Monaghan (so still remotely recording), a f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:21
An Extra Little Bit of Season 1
To mark the end of Dublin's Historic South's first season, please enjoy this little mini episode featuring tidbits from the episodes. These extras may not have made the final cut but they will tide you over until Season 2 kicks off in March 202...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:38
Season 1, Episode XII - Tallaght
THE SEASON 1 FINALE!!! - Episode XII was recorded over Zoom to delve into the largest townland of South Dublin - Tallaght! (photo: southdublinlibraries.ie) From a prominent ecclesiastical centre to an exploding population, this episode explored...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:25
Season 1, Episode XI - Dublin 2 - Part I
Episode XI was recorded thanks to workplace guidelines, at a distance (sorry if it is a bit low!) all about the Dublin 2 and I, Laura Fitzachary had the pleasure of having the incomparable actress Jennifer Laverty join me for a festive ve...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:05
Season 1, Episode X - Donnybrook
Episode X was recorded over Zencastr all about the Donnybrook (photo: rte.ie) and I, Laura Fitzachary welcomed back the ever insightful Evan McGuigan to the show. Evan is also a historian working in a castle and there he recently curated ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:07
Season 1, Episode IX - Dublin Mountains
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:36
Season 1, Episode VIII - Clondalkin
Episode VIII is all about Clondalkin and I, Laura Fitzachary was delighted to welcome the return of Trisha Ryan. Trisha is an archaeologist and historian from Waterford based in Dublin, with a background in Irish archaeology and museum educatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:01
Season 1, Episode VII - Dún Laoghaire
Episode VII is all about Dún Laoghaire and I, Laura Fitzachary, welcomed the brilliant Anthony Kelly to the show this month. An artist based in Dublin, his practice involves sonic and visual approaches to making his work and this includes paint...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:16
Season 1, Episode VI - Lucan
Episode VI is all about Lucan and I, Laura Fitzachary welcomed the fabulous Camilla Pedersen to the show this month. Camilla hails from Denmark but currently resides in Maynooth and her focus of study is on Viking period mythology and narrative...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:11
Season 1, Episode V - Ranelagh
Episode V is all about Ranelagh and I, Laura Fitzachary welcomed the return of show regular, Evan McGuigan this month. He is a historian from Monaghan and recently curated the exhibition 'Delivering Justice' on the history of the courts in Irel...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:15
Season 1, Episode IV - Rathfarnham
Episode IV is all about Rathfarnham and I, Laura Fitzachary, am joined by Dr. Sylvie Kleinman this month. Sylvie is not only Visiting Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, she has also worked for the Dictionary of Irish Biography. Sylvie a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:04
Season 1, Episode III - Blackrock
Episode III is all about Blackrock and I, Laura Fitzachary am joined by Evan McGuigan this month. He is a historian from Monaghan and recently curated the exhibition 'Delivering Justice' on the history of the courts in Ireland at Dublin Castle....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:39
Season 1, Episode II - Harold's Cross
Episode II is all about Harold's Cross and I, Laura Fitzachary am joined by Trisha Ryan. She is an archaeologist and historian from Waterford and is now based in Dublin. With her days spent talking about Viking invasions we used archaeolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:35
Season 1, Episode I - Dundrum
Join historian Laura Fitzachary in exploring the townlands of South Dublin as each month a different part of the southside is featured and its history discussed. With a focus on social history, delve into the past of this part of the county...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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