Buzzardstown. A name that whispers secrets of Norman settlers and ancient Irish traditions. You stand at the heart of this townland, a patchwork of history woven into the very fabric of the earth. Imagine – a time when this fertile land was carved up by Anglo-Norman families, claiming it as their own. William Bossard, a man of stature and influence, took this very patch of land, naming it Buzzardstown after his family name. This was a time of vast changes. Ancient Irish settlements, with their unique customs and traditions, stood side by side with a new, more assertive, Anglo-Norman culture. Over time, the two intertwined, leaving an indelible mark on this little corner of Ireland. Look around you. Although traces of ancient history remain, the landscape is now dotted with the modern housing developments that are characteristic of the outskirts of Dublin. Buzzardstown is a place where the old and the new have merged, where the echoes of ancient Irish tradition and Norman influence can still be heard.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church