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   Strokestown is a fairly ancient town and is principally noted for its large markets and fairs. For the most part it is well built, containing some very fine shops and private houses. The entrance to Pakenham Mahon's Demesne at the end of Bawn Street, attracts much attention, the huge central gates being hung from a lofty Gothic arch of finely chiselled limestone which is now partly clothed in ivy adds much to its beauty. The mansion, or, as it is called, Strokestown House, is a splendid building of more or less Norman style of Architecture with wings of design, the demesne is laid out in shaded and neatly kept walks and the park contains splendid woods and plantations containing the finest

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   Topics

   1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)

   Language

   English

   Location

   Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

   Collector

   Ide Ní Ríann

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

   Informant

   Séamús Ó Ríain

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   52

   Occupation

   Muilleoir

   Address

   Strokestown, Co. Roscommon