Guided tour of Dunshaughlin heritage taking place this Sunday

Join Dunshaughlin and District Historical Society for a guided tour of Dunshaughlin village on Sunday 17th August, 2025 at 3pm & 3.30pm.

Tours will start at the Pastoral Centre at the rear of the Catholic Church followed by refreshments.

Dunshaughlin is less than half an hour from the centre of Dublin via the M3 and is an ideal introduction to the historic Royal County of Meath. Dunshaughlin, Domenech Seachnaill meaning the Church of Seachnall, takes its name from St Seachnall. He established a church or abbey here in the fifth century and is believed to be a relative of St. Patrick. Because of its proximity to Dublin as well as its situation on the main road from Dublin to Navan and the Hill of Tara, the town has been a focal point of political, cultural, and administrative history. Until the twelfth century Dunshaughlin was one of the eight dioceses that made up the current diocese of Meath with St Seachnall as its first bishop. A mile north-east of Seachnall’s church or abbey is Lagore Crannóg, which was the home of the local sub-king. Lagore, Loch Gabhair, is mentioned in Irish historical manuscripts as the seat of the local kings between 785 and 969.

These are just some of the interesting examples of the rich heritage of Dunshaughlin village.

To celebrate National Heritage Week, a guided tour around Dunshaughlin village will go through the centuries from the 5th century to the present day.

Dunshaughlin and District Historical Society hold meetings on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in Dunshaughlin Pastoral Centre with new member’s welcome to join.