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Redcastle Site, Mountrath
Redcastle Site, Mountrath
Mountrath probably derives its name from a fort in Redcastle about a mile and a half on the eastern side of the present town. The Irish name is Moin Ratha - meaning "the fort in the bog." There was at one time a castle and fort in Redcastle - faint signs of which can still be seen today.
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Map of Emo from the early-19th century
Map of Emo from the early-19th century
This map shows the size of the area encompassing Emo Estate, Coolbanagher and surrounding areas in the early-19th century.
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King James 1
King James 1
King James 1 of England, James V1 of Scotland
property of Kilkenny County Library
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Map showing Heritage Towns & Cultural Centres, Co Donegal
Map showing Heritage Towns & Cultural Centres, Co Donegal
Coloured map of County Donegal, indicating Heritage Towns and Libraries
Donegal County Development Board
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A photograph of Main Street, Athenry.
A photograph of Main Street, Athenry.
A photograph of Main Street, Athenry taken in the early twentieth century; the photograph is part of the Lawrence collection at Galway library.
Courtesy of Galway County Library
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Kilkenny 400 Emblem
Kilkenny 400 Emblem
Kilkenny 400 Emblem incorporating details of seal on the Charter of 2009
Copyright of Kilkenny Local Authorities
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Durrow Square and Queen Street
Durrow Square and Queen Street
The earliest record of Durrow dates back to 546 A.D., when the village - then called Dervagh - was the site of a monastery. By the mid-thirteenth century an urban tradition had been established as Durrow became a Norman Borough Village and was granted an urban constitution to attract settlers.
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Map of Clonaslee from 1841
Map of Clonaslee from 1841
Clonaslee has evolved from its beginnings as an Anglo-Norman town of the late-12th century. The most significant period in its growth took place in the 16th century under the influence of the Dunnes of Brittas. In 1841 Clonaslee had a population of 561.
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Patrick Street, Mountrath
Patrick Street, Mountrath
By the early-19th century the town had achieved the shape and structure that it possesses today. As the century progressed, so too did the commercial life of the main street with its shops and pubs, bakeries and linen drapers, bootmakers and hotels.
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Mountmellick Heritage Trail Map
Mountmellick Heritage Trail Map
The Mountmellick Heritage Trail is an opportunity to stroll through the town of Mountmellick, and explore its historical and cultural depths. The trail takes the format of two circuits set in a figure of eight, which facilitates a looped walk encompassing the whole character of this intriguing town.