The source records Ballyglass as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

What is recorded here

Map note: There is a map point for George Moore, a birthplace in County Mayo, Ireland. See where this named place sits among the others nearby.

Why this person is known: Irish novelist, short-story writer, poet, art critic, memoirist and dramatist (1852-1933)

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Explorer Tom Castle in Ballycastle has a hidden message in its stones, but I’m pretty sure it just says 'I told you so' to every…

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Explorer Tom Ballycastle National School is standing there looking like it’s waiting for the bell to ring, even though the bell…

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Explorer Tom Polke's hotel in Ballycastle hosted a fake royal visit nobody can disprove. The king was probably just a very confident…

Explorer Tom Saint John's Church (Doonfeeny) in Ballycastle is still annoyed that a newer chapel took over its job. It just stands…

Explorer Tom Saint Brigid's National School was built to a standard template back in 1938, so it looks like every other school but…

Explorer Tom Saint Brigid's Catholic Church in Ballycastle is hiding a secret message in its stones about bad coffee and worse naps.…

Explorer Tom The Portal tomb in Ballyknock is older than it looks, which is saying something because it looks ancient already. I’m…

Explorer Tom Ballycastle Beach in County Mayo is the strand at Bunatrahir Bay, about a mile north of the village, with dunes at its…