Stories of Old St Canices

Stories of Old St Canices


Latest Episodes

Stories of Old St Canices – People and Place
November 26, 2024

St Canices has been at the heart of Finglas for centuries and in this episode we meet people from the area as well as experts who have worked on the conservation of the site. We also meet local schoolchildren who are visiting the site to learn more about

Stories of Old St Canices – The Evolution of the Medieval Church
November 26, 2024

In this episode we are joined by archaeologist Paul Duffy who has been re-examining the church here at St Canices. Dublin was once home to many medieval parish churches. Sadly none of the early city churches survive. Pauls archaeological research has he

Stories of Old St Canices – Early Medieval Finglas and the Development of St Canices
November 26, 2024

In this episode Dr Ruth Johnson, Dublin City Council Archaeologist, takes us back through time to the early medieval foundation of the site.

Stories of Old St Canices – The Nethercross
November 25, 2024

In this episode Professor Roger Stalley discusses the history and context of the Nethercross, while Dr Jason Bolton describes the unique challenges to preserve and protect this important landmark.