Pubs and Renegade Priests
A brief look at some elements of Athboy in the 1820s and 30s, Mostly, it's many publicans and one renegade priest.
A Visit To Athboy, 1916 – Part 1
The Dramatic History of Athboy
Many an Athboy native has tread the boards in locally produced plays and pantomimes. Teresa Coleman gives a history of the town's long association with the dramatic arts.
Collier, The Robber
We take a look at the programme for a 1945 pantomime staged in the town which was produced by a man with a mysterious name.
The Tragic Life of Abraham Colles
Son of a renowned Anatomist and Surgeon, Abraham Colles of Ballyfallon's life was as remarkable as his namesake father's - but for all the wrong reasons.
Postcards from another time
These postcards show us that while communication has sped up over the last century, the topics of conversation haven't changed.
Harry Dyas: “A man of lax morality”
Bernard Walsh writes on the life and legacy of gun-toting, womanizing, horse trainer and landowner Harry Dyas of Gillstown, Athboy.
The Sale of Athboy in 1909
In 1909, townspeople of Athboy made a trip to Dublin so that they could become the owners of their own homes and businesses.
Genealogy: How To Find Yourself
A short montage of Athboy 100's first official event "Genealogy - How To Find Yourself" from 2 February 2016. https://youtu.be/9ntS-E3FtV8
Athboy 100 