Did you know that an Augustinian abbey once lay just outside the medieval walls of Dublin, just off modern-day Thomas Street? The Abbey of St. Thomas the Martyr was founded in 1177 on the orders of King Henry II of England, after he inadvertently ordered the killing of Thomas Beckett. The abbey lends Thomas Street its name today, and had a major influence on Dublin while in operation. While no tra
ce of the abbey remains above ground today, Dublin City Council’s South Central Area office and Dublin City Archaeologist have been working to unravel the mysteries and bring the Abbey back to life. A weekend of events celebrating the Abbey and sharing their findings will take place Friday, 13th October and Saturday, 14th October. Friday will see a programme of local community and family events taking place and a conference on the history of the Abbey will take place Saturday, 14th October. All events are free, but we ask that you register for the conference in advance.
