Episode VIII is all about Clondalkin and I, Laura Fitzachary was delighted to welcome the return of Trisha Ryan. Trisha is an archaeologist and historian from Waterford based in Dublin, with a background in Irish archaeology and museum education and spends her days talking about everything from bronze age artefacts to Viking invasions. With a BA in Archaeology and History and a MA in Archaeology, she was the natural choice for this episode as it is our 'Viking Special' We follow their activities in Ireland by focusing on the development (or survival) of the monastic site of St. Crónán Mochua. From Irish chieftains getting their own back to how the name Crónán is now synonymous with the use of the Irish language in Clondalkin today, this episode noted how aspects of early Medieval Ireland linger on the landscape!