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Shop Street, Tuam

A photograph of Shop Street Tuam from the Eason collection.

Courtesy of Galway Public Library

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John Street, Kilkenny

Hand-coloured postcard of John Street, Kilkenny

Kilkenny County Library Postcard Collection

Image is present on following page(s): St. John's Parish, Kilkenny City

Visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Royal visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Kilkenny in 1904, pictured in John Street.

Donated By St. John's Parish Committee, used with permission

Image is present on following page(s): St. John's Parish, Kilkenny City

Cross at Market Square, Tuam

A photograph of the Cross at Market Square, Tuam; the photograph was taken on 5 February, 1969 and is part of the Lawrence collection at Galway library.

Courtesy of Galway County Library

Image is present on following page(s): St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam

John Street Flood 1947

John Street, Kilkenny flooded in 1947 bt River Nore

Photographic Collection of Kilkenny County Library

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Kilkenny City Montage

A montage of combined images of the historical aspects of Kilkenny City

property of Kilkenny Local authorities

St. Jarlath's College, Tuam

A photograph of St. Jarlath's College, Tuam; the photograph is part of the Valentine collection at Galway library.

Courtesy of Galway Public Library

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Castlegar, Co. Galway

A print of Castlegar, Co. Galway.

Courtesy of Galway County Library

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Presentation Convent, Tuam.

A photograph of the Presentation Convent, Tuam; the photograph is part of the Eason collection at Galway library.

Courtesy of Galway Public Library

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Mercy Convent, Tuam.

A photograph of the Mercy Convent, Tuam; the photograph is part of the Eason collection at Galway library.

Courtesy of Galway Public Library

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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

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 of England, James V1 of Scotland

property of Kilkenny County Library

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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 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 incorporating details of seal on the Charter of 2009

Copyright of Kilkenny Local Authorities

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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

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

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

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.

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Durrow Bridge

The old stone bridge of Durrow was built in 1788 replacing an existing wooden bridge over the Erkina river. An earlier bridge dating back to the mid-sixteen hundreds had stood five hundred yards up river.

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Garrison Chapel

Garrison Chapel, James Stephens Barracks

Photographic Collection of Kilkenny County Library

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Main Street, Rathdowney

By 1831, the economic boom which the Brewery brought to Rathdowney had increased the population of the parish to 6,664, with 1,224 living in the town itself.

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Maryborough Fort Tower

This tower is one of two towers that were situated in the Fort. This particular tower can still be seen at Tower Hill, Portlaoise, opposite the CBS secondary school.

Courtesy of Michael Scully, Portarlington

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Map of Maryborough Fort

This map of the Fort of Maryborough dates from 1563. The Fort was built to protect the English, who were brought in on the O'Moore territory, and also to guard the southern flank of the Pale.

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Athenry Town Walls

A photograph of Athenry town walls.

Courtesy of Galway Public Library

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Map of Portarlington from 1777

This map from 1777 shows the town of Portarlington and its surrounding areas.

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Old Map of Maryborough

This map of Maryborough is showing the ancient boundary from the Report of the Municipal Commissioners.

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The Square, Rathdowney

Rathdowney is mentioned in historical writings as early as 874 A.D. and 909 A.D., but there is no doubt that the area was inhabited as far back as 3,500 B.C. The name Rathdowney appears to have been derived from a Rath that once stood near the site of the present Protestant Church at the top of the Square.

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Timahoe Village

Timahoe is a small quiet village in county Laois, which lies in the centre of a broad and fertile valley. It is eight miles from Portlaoise and five-and-a-half miles from Stradbally. Guarding this village is a Round Tower which contains a vast amount of history.

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Stradbally in the early-20th Century

In Slater's Directory we find a description of Stradbally in the year 1857. "A small market town in the parish and territory of the name. Surrounded by a delightful country and numerous beautiful residences of the gentry. Among them the seat of the Cosby family, a lovely spot embellished with wood and water in charming diversity. One long street kept remarkably clean."

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Cottages built by the Cosby Family in the Green, Stradbally

Cottages built by the Cosby Family in Stradbally.

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