Welcome to the Rathangan Audio Guide. Discover the stories of this picturesque town situated in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East with our free audio guide. Rathangan lies on the edge of the vast Bog of Allen and on the banks of the River Slate and the Grand Canal. The town has a long and fascinating history with stories about ancient Irish tribes, the Norman conquest and the 1798 rebellion. Many notable literary figures came from Rathangan including Maura Laverty and the poet William A. Byrne. This guide will walk you through the story of Rathangan by visiting the many tangible reminders of the town’s history and heritage.
We hope you enjoy listening to the stories of Rathangan. This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage, on behalf of Rathangan Tidy Towns, in collaboration with local historian Laurence Fullam and support from Seamus Kelly and Rathangan History Group. The project was funded by Kildare County Council (Heritage Section), Waterways Ireland and Rathangan Tidy Towns. The story was narrated by Gerry O’Brien, and recorded at Bluebird Studios with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke.
