School: Dunlavin (B.)
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- Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Gogáin
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- On the eastern side of Dunlavin is a triangular plot of grass known as "The Fair Green".
This green a fair compliment of history attached to it.
in 1798 Dunlavin was what was called a garrison town and the "Marked House" was the headquarters. The "Marked House"is an old and historic building. It is used now as a court house. It is a high, gloomy building, with a dome shaped roof. There is two spaces on either sides of the dome, in which a double-faced clock is installed. "The Market House was used by the English soldiers as a prison.
After the battle of "Scollagh Gap in Wexford thirty six insurgents were running from the battle field. They were traveling(continues on next page)