Dunshaughlin Heritage Walk Slí Sheachnaill/Seachnall’s Way

Join Dunshaughlin and District Historical Society for a guided tour of Dunshaughlin village's rich heritage on 17th August, 2025 at 3pm & 3.30pm. Tours will start at the Pastoral Centre at the rear of the Catholic Church and will take approx. 1 hour. Followed by refreshments. This is a free family event but under 12's must be accompanied by an adult.
All Welcome. Donations Accepted.

Less than half an hour from the centre of Dublin via the newly opened M3 is Dunshaughlin, an ideal introduction to the historic Royal County of Meath. Dunshaughlin, Domhnach 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.
Please join us on the 17th August, for a community family guided walk around Dunshaughlin as we share the fascinating rich history of Dunshaughlin village and surrounding areas that spans many years.