History

History of Donabate / Portrane Collection on display

History of Donabate / Portrane Collection on display

A historical society in Donabate & Portrane was first established in 1948 but became inactive in 1955. It was reactivated ...
Swords Castle and it’s Moat

Swords Castle and it’s Moat

The final construction of Swords Castle was the work of many hands and many centuries too. Having a siting near ...
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THEN AND NOW - The Gate House. Swords Castle

THEN AND NOW - The Gate House. Swords Castle

By Mike Power One of the most defensively strong parts of Swords Castle, this gate has altered much over time, ...
Sir Richard John Griffith and Swords

Sir Richard John Griffith and Swords

Richard John Griffith (1784 - 1878) of Griffith’s Valuation fame, was an eminent scientist, geologist, and public official , whose ...
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Swords Hardware Store

Swords Hardware Store

The various branches of the Taylor and Savage families have certainly left their mark on the retailing history of Swords ...
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Swords House

Swords House

The name of Taylor (Fr:Taileur=’Cutter’) began with the Norman invasion of 1170.Colonel James Fitzeustace Taylor (1834-1915), the last resident of ...
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