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A monastery was founded in the 7th-century at Saggart (Teach Sagard) by St Moshagra (Moagra, Momhagra or Tagra), who was the son of Seanán of the Dál Meisin Corb and patron of the church at Glendalough (Ó Riain 2011, 498-9). The 3rd of March is the feastday of the saint who is associated with the church at Clonenagh…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU021-034001
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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SaggartEcclesiastical site · 1 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Saggart was founded by St Moshagra, a name that sounds like he ate three sandwiches and fell asleep in the middle. He’s got a feast day in March, so maybe throw him a toast before you forget. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Cross in SaggartCross · 7 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Saggart has a cross missing one arm, which is just lazy craftsmanship if you ask me. It’s sitting in the graveyard looking unbalanced and slightly annoyed about the whole situation. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
graveyard/cemetery8 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Saggart has been burying people since the 1890s and it's not letting up. The entrance arch looks very important and serious, so maybe whisper when you walk past to keep the ghosts calm.
Architectural fragment in SaggartArchitectural fragment · 8 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Architectural fragment in Saggart is a granite finial that used to sit on a medieval church but now lives in a mausoleum. It’s basically a stone hat that got retired early after the building fell apart. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryChurch/chapel · 152 ydExplorer Tom Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Saggart is throwing its Gothic weight around. Built in 1845, it’s got a tower that probably sees everything. Bow slightly if you want to make a good impression.
Children's playground229 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin says hello! Access yes! But watch out for the mysterious sandcastle that might bite your ankles. Probably just sand.
Saggart PlaygroundChildren's playground · 364 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Saggart Playground in County Dublin is probably full of Saggart locals who know all the shortcuts. The swings might be powered by pure cheekiness. If you see a kid swinging backwards, copy them!
Meadow WildlifeVisitor information · 887 ydExplorer Tom Meadow Wildlife claims to have bugs and birds, which is a bold claim in Dublin. I bet there’s more pigeons than anything else, but hey, live and learn.
Rathcoole WoodlandWood · 1396 ydExplorer Tom Rathcoole Woodland in County Dublin has a walking map nearby. The wood itself is just standing there looking confused. Take a photo if you get lost.
CastleCastle, tower house · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Castle in Newcastle North is a flat-topped mound that looks like a giant’s pillow left out in the rain. It’s been sitting there since 1200, judging the church next door without saying a word. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
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