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School: Rathdrum (B)

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Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
S. Ó Muirgheasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0919, Page 095

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  1. The Local Roads

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    The following are some of the local roads, the Commons road, and the Whaley Abbey road. The Whaley Abbey road leads from Clash to Aughrim, and the Commons Road leads from Clash to Maccreden and from Maccreden to Aughavana. The Whaley Abbey Road is said to be the oldest road in the district. These roads were made as relief to the people during the Famine period. The rivers were crossed at Glenmalure and Whaley Abbey by means of fords before bridges were made.
    There are two mass paths going to Greenann, One
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rumold Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corballis Upper, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Chris Reid
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corballis Upper, Co. Wicklow