Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
05/13/21 • 43 min
Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Join us on a walk through time in Fethard, Tipperary, to discover one of Ireland’s best medieval walled towns
Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Join us on a walk through time in Fethard, Tipperary, to discover one of Ireland’s best medieval walled towns
Take a self-guided tour along the Butler Trail to explore Fethard, one of the finest medieval walled towns in Ireland.
This audio guide will lead you around the beautiful historic walled town of Fethard, Tipperary. On our journey, we will discover the remains of ancient castles, magnificent churches and walk beside one of the best-preserved medieval town walls in Ireland.
We will hear stories of fascinating people, including the town’s founder William de Braose. A favourite of King John of England, de Braose spent many years in Wales, where he earned the nickname the ‘Ogre of Abergavenny’ due to his brutal treatment of the local people. We will also hear about the Butler family, one of Tipperary’s most famous dynasties. From their role as governors who limited the destruction of the town by Cromwell’s army, to football players who narrowly escaped death in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday, the Butler’s of Fethard are deeply entwined with the history of the town.
Our tour begins at one of the historic bridges into the town and leads you around the town’s key historic sites. We will see Fethard’s famous sheela-na-gigs, and we will stand in the shadow of numerous medieval buildings, including Court Castle and Edmond’s Castle. We will also visit the famous Tholsel, one of the largest surviving 17th-century urban structures in Ireland. The Tholsel is now home to the Fethard Horse Country Experience, which showcases the incredible success stories of local horse racing giants such as Nijinsky and Galileo.
On our journey, we will follow the ghostly beat of the town’s medieval guards as they paced the town’s extensive walls and gates. These defenders would have looked on in horror from the town’s walls as the armies of Lord Inchiquin and the English Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell marched towards Fethard in the 17th century The guide will then take us to the town’s 14th century Augustinian abbey. Eight centuries of history is written into the fabric of this town, which will be revealed in this audio tour. As we shall see, to walk around Fethard is to travel through time!
FETHARD WALKING TOUR AUDIO GUIDE
FETHARD WALKING TOUR AUDIO GUIDE
Title: Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Duration: 44 mins.
Summary:
Take a self-guided tour along the Butler Trail to explore one of the finest medieval walled towns in Ireland.
The Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
This project was undertaken in 2020 with funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Town & Village Accelerated Measures Scheme and with support from Tipperary County Council. The audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Tipperary County Council with support from the Fethard Historical Society and Fethard Business and Tourism Committee. It was written by Tara Clarke and edited by Damian Shiels. Narration was by Paula Rouse and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke.
This audiobook is also available on
Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Join us on a walk through time in Fethard, Tipperary, to discover one of Ireland’s best medieval walled towns
Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Join us on a walk through time in Fethard, Tipperary, to discover one of Ireland’s best medieval walled towns
Take a self-guided tour along the Butler Trail to explore Fethard, one of the finest medieval walled towns in Ireland.
This audio guide will lead you around the beautiful historic walled town of Fethard, Tipperary. On our journey, we will discover the remains of ancient castles, magnificent churches and walk beside one of the best-preserved medieval town walls in Ireland.
We will hear stories of fascinating people, including the town’s founder William de Braose. A favourite of King John of England, de Braose spent many years in Wales, where he earned the nickname the ‘Ogre of Abergavenny’ due to his brutal treatment of the local people. We will also hear about the Butler family, one of Tipperary’s most famous dynasties. From their role as governors who limited the destruction of the town by Cromwell’s army, to football players who narrowly escaped death in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday, the Butler’s of Fethard are deeply entwined with the history of the town.
Our tour begins at one of the historic bridges into the town and leads you around the town’s key historic sites. We will see Fethard’s famous sheela-na-gigs, and we will stand in the shadow of numerous medieval buildings, including Court Castle and Edmond’s Castle. We will also visit the famous Tholsel, one of the largest surviving 17th-century urban structures in Ireland. The Tholsel is now home to the Fethard Horse Country Experience, which showcases the incredible success stories of local horse racing giants such as Nijinsky and Galileo.
On our journey, we will follow the ghostly beat of the town’s medieval guards as they paced the town’s extensive walls and gates. These defenders would have looked on in horror from the town’s walls as the armies of Lord Inchiquin and the English Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell marched towards Fethard in the 17th century The guide will then take us to the town’s 14th century Augustinian abbey. Eight centuries of history is written into the fabric of this town, which will be revealed in this audio tour. As we shall see, to walk around Fethard is to travel through time!
FETHARD WALKING TOUR AUDIO GUIDE
FETHARD WALKING TOUR AUDIO GUIDE
Title: Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
Duration: 44 mins.
Summary:
Take a self-guided tour along the Butler Trail to explore one of the finest medieval walled towns in Ireland.
The Fethard Walking Tour Audio Guide
This project was undertaken in 2020 with funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Town & Village Accelerated Measures Scheme and with support from Tipperary County Council. The audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Tipperary County Council with support from the Fethard Historical Society and Fethard Business and Tourism Committee. It was written by Tara Clarke and edited by Damian Shiels. Narration was by Paula Rouse and the guide was produced in Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke.
This audiobook is also available on
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KILDARE TOWN AUDIO GUIDE
KILDARE TOWN AUDIO GUIDE
Title: Kildare Town Walking Tour Audio Guide
Duration: 47 mins.
Summary:
Delve into the story of Kildare to discover its ancient roots, monastic splendour and fascinating stories. You can enjoy this audio guide as you explore the town or even from the comfort of your own home. We recommend downloading before your trip, or simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
The Kildare Town Walking Tour Audio Guide
This Audio Guide is an Abarta Heritage Production, on behalf of Kildare County Council and produced with the support of Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Kildare Tidy Towns, Cill Dara Historical Society and The Grey Abbey Conservation Project. It was written by Neil Jackman with the support of Mario Corrigan, and recorded at Bluebird Studios, Kildare, where it was narrated by Liam Quinlivan and Niamh Shaw, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke.
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Title: Graiguenamanagh Audio Guide
Duration: 47 mins.
Summary:
Enjoy river walks and explore atmospheric medieval abbeys as you explore this historic Kilkenny town. You can enjoy this audio guide as you explore the town or even from the comfort of your own home. We recommend downloading before your trip, or simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
The Graiguenamanagh Audio Guide
This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Kilkenny County Council. The story was written by Tara Clarke and edited by Damien Shiels. Narration was by Paula Rouse, and recorded at Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producers Tara Clarke and Róisín Burke.
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