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Ballyfermot since the Vikings – Grace Sexton – 8th June 2017

Ballyfermot since the Vikings – Grace Sexton

This is the first in a series of programmes that Grace Sexton will produce discussing the historical legacy of West Dublin, beginning with Ballyfermot. In this programme, she mentions research by historians, historical references to Ballyfermot and the controversy of Ballyfermot Castle and Cemetery.  Grace also talks about her meeting with Ballyfermot Heritage Group.  Finally, she discusses the exotic nicknames of places in Ballyfermot with Mary Clarke of Together FM.