Explore Clondalkin to find there’s a story around every corner of this historic Dublin town

This audio guide will bring you on a journey through the historic Dublin town of Clondalkin. We will encounter echoes of the past that is so present here in Clondalkin, and we will hear the stories of the people who helped to shape the town. Throughout the ages, the community spirit, strength and warmth of the people have helped to make the town a special place to live and visit.

Today Clondalkin is a suburban satellite town, situated just 10km from Dublin City Centre, however despite its proximity to the capital, the town has always retained its own unique character. The town is situated on the banks of the River Camac, one of the four tributaries of the Liffey, and the river has played a key role in its history. Clondalkin rose to prominence with the foundation of a monastery in around 600 AD. The monastery is associated with St Cronán, who is also known as St Mochua. He is commemorated in the town with many places and sporting clubs named in his honour. This audio guide includes stories about the centuries old Round Tower, St John’s Church, St Brigid’s Holy Well and Tully’s Castle.

The Clondalkin Heritage Trail

This audio guide is an Abarta Heritage Production on behalf of Clondalkin Round Tower Heritage Group with support from South Dublin County Council Endeavour Grant, Clondalkin Credit Union, Rally Round the Tower, Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cúltúir and Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce. The guide is narrated by Gerry O’Brien and recorded in Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke.