The Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

Explore the atmospheric ruins of Dunamase Castle with our Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

The Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

Explore the atmospheric ruins of Dunamase Castle with our Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

Explore one of Ireland’s most iconic ruins with the Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

Perched on a steep rocky crag above the low lying plains of Laois, The Rock of Dunamase is one of the most iconic ruined castles in Ireland. Our audio guide will help you to explore this wonderfully atmospheric site, with tales from 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 castle, allowing you to see the site in a whole new way.

ROCK OF DUNAMASE AUDIO GUIDE

ROCK OF DUNAMASE AUDIO GUIDE

Title: The Rock of Dunamase Audio Guide

Duration: 33 mins.

Summary:
Explore the atmospheric ruins of this iconic castle with our free audio guide. You can enjoy this audio guide as you explore the castle 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.

This Audio Guide is an Abarta Heritage Production

This audio guide is an Abarta Heritage Production in conjunction with Laois County Council, and it was originally produced in 2012. The story is narrated by Niamh Shaw, with music by Enda Seery. The script was written by Neil Jackman, and the audio produced by Róisín Burke and sound engineer Rob Laird.

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