Perched on a steep rocky crag above the low lying plains of Laois, The Rock of Dunamase is 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 when it was an early medieval fort known as Dun Masc, how the site became a feared stronghold of the Norman adventurer Myler FitzHenry in the late twelfth century and how the site then came into the possession of William Marshall, 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.

With its atmospheric ruins and stunning views of Laois, The Rock of Dunamase should be on everybody's must-see list. It is free to enter with a small carpark at the base. 

Introduction – The Rock of Dunamase

The Hellfire club is an 18th century ruin in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The building has a scandalous history and is considered by some to be one of Ireland's most haunted locations. A few years ago Neil Jackman of Abarta Heritage led an archaeological excavation on the site. This podcast is an interview with Neil. He reveals the history behind this building, where the folklore and mythology originates and what he uncovered in the course of his excavations.You can read the full report of Neil's excavation herewww.patreon.com/irishpodcastPicture: Abartaheritage.ie

The Hellfire Club - Debauchery in the Dublin Mountains

The Derrynaflan Trail Audio Guide

Take a self guided tour to explore some of Tipperary’s finest treasures.

Explore truly remarkable historic treasures in Tipperary like Holycross Abbey, Kilcooley Abbey, Liathmore and Derrynaflan with this free self guided tour of the Derrynaflan Trail.  The Derrynaflan Trail will lead you around the beautiful landscape of the Slieve Ardagh region in County Tipperary, and through thousands of years of history by following in the footsteps of some of the first Christians in Ireland.

For more please visit our website:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/derrynaflan-trail-audio-guide/

Derrynaflan Trail

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At Abarta Heritage, we try to tell the story of Ireland through our informative and immersive audioguides, audiobooks and podcasts. 

Our professionally narrated guides are packed with facts and information but are also full of music and sound effects to help immerse you in the story.

We have guides for all over Ireland, and they can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home or at the site. So hit play and let us whisk you off to Ireland's past!

Introduction – The Rock of Dunamase

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