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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2021 · 1H 3M

Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide

from Amplify Archaeology · host Neil Jackman, Abarta Heritage

The Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide is packed with stories and information about the history and heritage of the area. Our guide will lead you through the streets of Swords where you will meet the characters and hear the stories that helped to shape the town. We’ll hear about archaeological discoveries that revealed some of the region’s ancient inhabitants, and we’ll encounter tales of Colmcille and his associations and legacy in Swords, and how the name of the town is derived from the pure waters of a holy well blessed by the great saint. This audio guide also features the tragic tale of Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf, and the role of the men of Swords in the 1916 Easter Rising. You can discover the stories with the Swords Heritage Trail Audio Guide! For more information please visit https://www.abartaheritage.ie/swords-heritage-trail-audio-guide/

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