St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
12/15/22 • 44 min
St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards
St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards
Discover the story of St James’ Church & Graveyard in the Liberties, one of Dublin’s most historic cemeteries.
In the heart of Dublin’s vibrant Liberties, you can find a centuries-old place that links the city’s past with its present; St. James’s Church & Graveyard. Located virtually across the road from the famous Guinness Storehouse, hundreds of thousands of people pass by the gates of St James’s every year. Still, very few know the intriguing story of this hallowed place.
Beneath the modern glass spire and 19th-century church turn distillery is a graveyard with medieval roots. Since its foundation in the 12th century until the final burial in 1989, it is estimated that over one hundred thousand people from all walks of life have been laid to rest here, including aristocrats, paupers and revolutionaries.
In this audio guide, produced on behalf of Dublin City Council, you will be taken on a journey through time to discover the intriguing lives of those buried here. You will hear about Sir Theobald Butler’s rise to success and how he signed the Treaty of Limerick, which sealed his brother’s fate. You will also learn about revolutionary John O’Grady and his tragic role in the 1916 Rising.
We will then follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Camino and discover how the church catered to both the Protestant and Catholic communities living in St James’s parish. Throughout the guide, we will be joined by Dublin City Council Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil, who sheds light on the local community, historical burial practices and some interesting characters interred here.
Over the last eight hundred years, the graveyard has been connected to a Catholic church, a Protestant church, a lighting emporium and a distillery. Nowadays, this historical graveyard is in the care of Dublin City Council, who have undertaken essential conservation work over the last number of years. In this guide, you will hear about this much-needed work which allows the surviving memorials in St James’s graveyard to be around for future generations to enjoy.
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AUDIO GUIDE
AUDIO GUIDE
Title: St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Duration: 45 mins.
Summary:
Discover the story of one of Dublin’s historic graveyards. You can enjoy our audio guides anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you’re out and about. Simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
The St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dublin City Council. The script was written by Tara Clarke, and narration was by Gerry O’Brien. The guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Dublin, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Neil Jackman.
Special thanks to genealogist, lecturer and author Sean Murphy for his valuable research into the history of St James’s Church & Graveyard. To find his book A History of St James’s Church and Graveyard, and to discover more of his work visit his website here. Thanks also to Dublin City Council Historian-In-Residence Cathy Scuffil for her contribution to this audio guide.
To hear more about Dublin City’s historic cemeteries, why not discover the stories of the Cabbage Garden Cemetery, Merrion Row Huguenot Cemetery and the Ballybough Jewish Cemetery.
This audio guide is also available on
St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards
St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Discover Dublin’s Historic Graveyards
Discover the story of St James’ Church & Graveyard in the Liberties, one of Dublin’s most historic cemeteries.
In the heart of Dublin’s vibrant Liberties, you can find a centuries-old place that links the city’s past with its present; St. James’s Church & Graveyard. Located virtually across the road from the famous Guinness Storehouse, hundreds of thousands of people pass by the gates of St James’s every year. Still, very few know the intriguing story of this hallowed place.
Beneath the modern glass spire and 19th-century church turn distillery is a graveyard with medieval roots. Since its foundation in the 12th century until the final burial in 1989, it is estimated that over one hundred thousand people from all walks of life have been laid to rest here, including aristocrats, paupers and revolutionaries.
In this audio guide, produced on behalf of Dublin City Council, you will be taken on a journey through time to discover the intriguing lives of those buried here. You will hear about Sir Theobald Butler’s rise to success and how he signed the Treaty of Limerick, which sealed his brother’s fate. You will also learn about revolutionary John O’Grady and his tragic role in the 1916 Rising.
We will then follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Camino and discover how the church catered to both the Protestant and Catholic communities living in St James’s parish. Throughout the guide, we will be joined by Dublin City Council Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil, who sheds light on the local community, historical burial practices and some interesting characters interred here.
Over the last eight hundred years, the graveyard has been connected to a Catholic church, a Protestant church, a lighting emporium and a distillery. Nowadays, this historical graveyard is in the care of Dublin City Council, who have undertaken essential conservation work over the last number of years. In this guide, you will hear about this much-needed work which allows the surviving memorials in St James’s graveyard to be around for future generations to enjoy.
.
AUDIO GUIDE
AUDIO GUIDE
Title: St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
Duration: 45 mins.
Summary:
Discover the story of one of Dublin’s historic graveyards. You can enjoy our audio guides anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you’re out and about. Simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
The St James’ Church & Graveyard Audio Guide
This audio guide was written and produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Dublin City Council. The script was written by Tara Clarke, and narration was by Gerry O’Brien. The guide was produced in Bluebird Studios, Dublin, with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Neil Jackman.
Special thanks to genealogist, lecturer and author Sean Murphy for his valuable research into the history of St James’s Church & Graveyard. To find his book A History of St James’s Church and Graveyard, and to discover more of his work visit his website here. Thanks also to Dublin City Council Historian-In-Residence Cathy Scuffil for her contribution to this audio guide.
To hear more about Dublin City’s historic cemeteries, why not discover the stories of the Cabbage Garden Cemetery, Merrion Row Huguenot Cemetery and the Ballybough Jewish Cemetery.
This audio guide is also available on
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Moybologue Church and Graveyard is nestled on a hillside in east County Cavan. This is an ancient place, overlooking a truly historic landscape. Within its peaceful walls are the ruins of an old church, many memorials and other interesting features that hide an interesting tale.
The circular enclosure of Moybologue Church and Graveyard holds within it the ruins of a medieval stone church and many gravestones and memorials ranging in date from about the 8th century AD to today. However, the earliest stories link the location to the mythical Fir Bolg, after whom it got its name, and who fought a battle here against the Milesians in the 1st century AD. It is also associated with Saint Patrick who is believed to have founded the church in the 5th century and, as the legend goes, encountered a dangerous opponent here in the form of a man-eating pig!
Over the centuries this peaceful, rural graveyard has been a place of hospitality for the sick and the poor, a gathering place for clerics, a renowned place of Classical learning, as well as the resting place of bishops, famine victims, Freemasons, scholars and more. Today it is valued by the local community as a repository of both their historical and natural heritage.
We hope you enjoy this free audio guide which shares the story of a place and its people over two millennia. And if you’d like to experience the Moybologue Church and Graveyard as an interactive map, try our companion StoryMap for a visual exploration through the site. You can find that StoryMap here.
AUDIO GUIDE
AUDIO GUIDE
Title: Moybologue Church and Graveyard Audio Guide
Duration: 33 mins.
Summary:
Explore the stories of this ancient place. You can enjoy our audio guides anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you explore this atmospheric site. Simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland!
The Moybologue Church and Graveyard Audio Guide
This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Moybologue Historical Society. It was funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Community Monument Fund 2022. The audio guide was written by Sharon Greene and edited by Neil Jackman. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios with narrator Gerry O’Brien, sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producers Tara Clarke and Sharon Greene.
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Discover the story of Ireland’s most adventurous saint
St Brendan’s Way Audio Guide
Discover the story of Ireland’s most adventurous saint
The St Brendan’s Way Heritage Trail explores the life and extraordinary journeys of St Brendan the Navigator, one of Ireland’s most famous saints.
Experience the sights and sounds of St Brendan’s early years in Fenit, West Kerry for yourself, by following the 26km route of the Slí Bhreanainn or St Brendan’s Way. This heritage trail runs along the north of Tralee Bay; a wild coast that shaped the life of a young man who would become one of the most influential figures in the early Irish church. A figure that has inspired pilgrims and adventurers alike and whose reputation has travelled across the world.
Slí Bhreanainn or St Brendan’s Way begins in the coastal village of Fenit, County Kerry. This village is a short journey from Tralee, Kerry’s capital, and is easily accessible from the Green Way that connects Tralee and Fenit.
If you’d like to experience the St Brendan’s Way Heritage Trail as an interactive map, try our companion StoryMap for a visual voyage through the area. You can find that here.
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AUDIO GUIDE
AUDIO GUIDE
Title: St Brendan’s Way Audio Guide
Duration: 44 mins.
Summary:
Hear the incredible stories of St Brendan. You can enjoy our audio guides anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you’re out and about. Simply hit play to Discover the Stories of Ireland.
St Brendan’s Way Audio Guide
This audio guide was written by the chairperson of the Saint Brendan Committee with Abarta Heritage. It was recorded at Bluebird Studios in Castlewarden, Kildare, with storyteller Níall de Búrca, sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Tara Clarke. The guide was based on the research and books by Father Gearoid O’Donnchadha, St Brendan’s greatest champion. Thanks to the Saint Brendan Committee and in particular Claudia Köhler for all their guidance, help and support throughout the project.
Stained glass window image courtesy of Rob Vance. Ardfert Cathedral Image courtesy of Fáilte Ireland content pool and Grainne Toomey. Image of Navigator Mural in Fenit courtesy of Fáilte Ireland. All other images courtesy of Neil Jackman, Abarta Heritage.
The project was supported by the Heritage Council through the Community Heritage Grants Scheme 2023. If you would like to hear similar audio guides from other heritage sites around Ireland, please be sure to subscribe to Discover the Stories of Ireland by Abarta Heritage on your favourite podcast platform.
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