Beneath The Chapel

George Lee

Beneath the Church explores the hidden history and human stories of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery in Limerick, Ireland. Beginning with the remarkable mortuary chapel and its underground crypt, the series journeys through the lives, memories and events associated with this historic burial ground. Blending research, reflection and storytelling, it uncovers the extraordinary stories behind the headstones. Remembering Lives. Sharing Stories. Keeping Memories Alive.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 2. Building the Mortuary Chapel

    Episode 2. Building the Mortuary Chapel A winter gale, a fallen belfry and a burial place beneath the ground. George Lee follows the building of Mount Saint Lawrence’s mortuary chapel, from architect George Goldie’s plans and the laying of the foundation stone to the storm of December 1867 that brought down its newly built belfry. Beneath the chapel lies another story: a crypt with thirty coffin spaces, where burials had begun before the building above was completed. Written and narrated by George Lee for Friends of Mount Saint Lawrence.

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 1: Beneath the Chapel .......... The Secrets of the Crypt

    At the heart of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery in Limerick stands a remarkable nineteenth-century mortuary chapel. But beneath its stone floors lies a little-known chapter of the city's history. In the opening episode of Beneath the Chapel, George Lee explores the origins of the cemetery, the construction of its Gothic chapel, and the extraordinary crypt hidden beneath it. From the laying of the foundation stone in 1867 to the dramatic collapse of the chapel's belfry during construction, we uncover the stories, personalities and events surrounding this remarkable building. We also begin to explore the lives of those laid to rest beneath the chapel, revealing a fascinating connection between Limerick's religious, social and civic history. A journey beneath the stones, into the past, and into the lives of those whose stories deserve to be remembered. Beneath the Chapel is a six-part podcast series by George Lee for Friends of Mount Saint Lawrence. Remembering Lives. Sharing Stories. Keeping Memories Alive. © George Lee 2026

  3. 5d ago

    Beneath the Chapel Preview

    Beneath the chapel at Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery lies a chapter of Limerick’s history that many visitors never see. In this short preview, George Lee introduces a six-part series exploring the mortuary chapel, its crypt and the lives of the men buried there—from a friend of Daniel O’Connell to a young curate whose journey home from a funeral ended in tragedy. Discover the people behind the names, and the story of how Limerick found a new place to bury its dead. A podcast from Friends of Mount Saint Lawrence.

  • 3 Episodes

About

Beneath the Church explores the hidden history and human stories of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery in Limerick, Ireland. Beginning with the remarkable mortuary chapel and its underground crypt, the series journeys through the lives, memories and events associated with this historic burial ground. Blending research, reflection and storytelling, it uncovers the extraordinary stories behind the headstones. Remembering Lives. Sharing Stories. Keeping Memories Alive.

Information

  • Creator
    George Lee
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George Lee
  • Show Website
    Beneath The Chapel