Society for Old Lucan (SOL)

We have planned two events for Heritage Week for SOL. Both events are free, and booking will open 23rd June, and will be open to all. We’ll put. Tour of King John’s Bridge & St. Finian’s medieval church & graveyard by Darren Tully, SOL Committee, Saturday 17th August @ 11.00. Exact starting point and booking… Read more

Guided tour of medieval Stacgory church & graveyard, Mill Lane, Palmerstown, with “the Pink Ladies +1”. Free event (local charge for tea/coffee if wanted), all welcome. Coach House café, Palmerstown, is accessible for wheelchair-users, but the historical walk is not. Join us between 11-11.45 for an informal cuppa (pay individually) and chat for SOL members… Read more

Today I visited Finnstown House and I can confirm that the medieval core remains intact within Finnstown House. The house has been built around the original tower house. I accessed it today and you can see from the photos the incredibly thick medieval masonry (repointed in modern times) . At the moment it is not… Read more