Rock Of Dunamase Audio Guide

Explore the atmospheric ruins of Dunamase Castle with our Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide Perched on a steep rocky crag above the low lying plains of Laois, The Rock of Dunamase audio guide will help you to explore one of the most atmospheric sites to visit in Ireland. This audioguide will take you through the site and its complex and often bloody history. Hear about the Viking raid on Dunamase in 844 AD, how the site became a feared stronghold of the Norman adventurer Myler FitzHenry in the late 12th century and how the site then came into the possession of William Marshal, the most illustrious knight in Medieval Europe. You will discover the daunting prospect of the defences at Dunamase, and how it became such a strategic stronghold for the Normans in their campaign to conquer Ireland. You’ll also hear the story of how the site became the fragmented, but atmospheric, ruin that you see today. This acclaimed audio guide leads you through the different sections of the Rock of Dunamase, allowing you to see the site in a whole new way. This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage in conjunction with Laois County Council, and it was originally produced in 2012. The story is narrated by Aideen Wylde, with music by Enda Seery. The script was written by Neil Jackman, and the audio produced by Róisín Burke and sound engineer Rob Laird. For more audio guides and audiobooks please consider subscribing to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud or the platform of your choice. Simply search for Abarta Heritage and hopefully we should appear!