Feb 15, 2024
Hans Blackwood, Rita Hayworth, Honor Guinness, Thomas Willan, Patrick Bobbett and others, detailing connections to Phibblestown and notable events in their lives. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Feb 15, 2024
Looking at key figures associated with the area including St Patrick, Oliver Cromwell, Jonathan Swift and Alexander Kirkpatrick, plus the Cistercian monks, the Jelletts of Coolmine House, the Wine Merchant’s School and a wolf hunt in the Great Scaldwood. Become...
Feb 14, 2024
Highlighting key figures like Thomas Smith (inventor of Sudocrem), Ronan Keating (Boyzone member), and the legacy of Little Willie Hospital, as well as architectural innovations, local landmarks, and community initiatives. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library...
Feb 14, 2024
Highlighting figures like St. Bearach (early Christian saint), Roddy Doyle (renowned author), Eoin MacNeill (Irish revolutionary leader), and Francis Higgins (the “Sham Squire”), as well as local landmarks such as the dueling grounds. Become a member of Turtle’s...
Feb 12, 2024
Highlighting subjects such as Ptolemy’s ancient map, the rabbit warren created by monks, St Fintan, Edmond Lauder (photographer), the artistic contributions of Harriet Kirkwood, the Easter Rising’s connections to Bob Monteith, the United Irishmen, James Joyce (author...
