Could a townland hold secrets from centuries past? Ballymadrough, a seemingly quiet corner of Dublin, whispers stories of ancient lives. Ballymadrough is nestled within the electoral division of Swords, in the civil parish of Swords. This places it in the barony of Nethercross, within County Dublin. Its Irish name, Baile Maí Drochta, adds a touch of mystique. Ballymadrough isn’t just a name on a map. It’s a piece of Ireland, a townland with a history as rich as the soil beneath our feet. Imagine the families who lived and worked here, their lives intertwined with the land. Ballymadrough is bordered by other townlands, each with its own tale to tell. It’s the 9654th largest townland in all of Ireland and the 70th largest within County Dublin. While the modern world bustles around us, Ballymadrough holds onto the echoes of the past. It invites us to connect with a simpler time, a time when life revolved around the seasons and the land. Ballymadrough, a place where history whispers and the land remembers.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church