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School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 277

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  2. The Local Roads

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    The local roads are known by their names such as the "New" road which is the main road from Navan to Athboy.
    The "Lough" road leads from Tullaghanstown to Bohermeen and the "Ladies" road leads from Bohermeen to Ardbraccan - all these roads are still in use.
    Some of these roads were made during the famine period by the labouring men who worked on the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommie Tuite
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Meath