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John Robert Gregg

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

Birthplace
Rockcorry
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Map note: Look up John Robert Gregg, a birthplace in County Monaghan, Ireland. See where this named place sits among the others nearby.

Why this person is known: Irish inventor and writer (1867-1948)

From Wikidata Q254305

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  • Anthony Foster, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
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Rockcorry Presbyterian ChurchChurch/chapel · 78 yd

Explorer Tom Rockcorry Presbyterian Church would teach history by just standing there and pointing at its oculus window, mate. It’s a simple structure with plain detailing that somehow looks like it knows all the secrets of Non-conformist design. Pack a picnic and stare at the arches.

Boyher HouseManse · 91 yd

Explorer Tom Boyher House in Boyher claims to have hosted a famous poet who forgot his hat. The masonry is so good it makes my eyes water. A good place to forget your own name for a bit.

Saint James's Church (Ematris)Church/chapel · 110 yd

Explorer Tom Saint James's Church (Ematris) in Boyher is guarding a scandal so juicy it could make the vicar faint from the sheer embarrassment. It’s been hiding that secret behind its pretty stonework for centuries. Great spot to

water pump121 yd

Explorer Tom Water pump in Boyher holds a long grudge against the weather because it keeps getting wet when it’s supposed to be dry. It’s got an acorn finial that looks like it’s judging your hydration levels. Go before the tourists arrive and steal its vibe.

Rockcorry Market HouseMarket house · 137 yd

Explorer Tom Rockcorry Market House has an imaginary twin across the sea that just ignores all its mail. It stands at the crossroads pretending to be busy while gossiping about nobody. Tell me if the gossip I hear from it is true or pure invention.

school139 yd

Explorer Tom School in Boyher is where the seagulls go to complain about the quality of local education. It’s where J.R. Gregg learned shorthand, which means he was always scribbling stuff down. Tell me if the gossip I ma

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Explorer Tom Killyvaghan stands in County Cavan, a name that rolls off the tongue and invites you to imagine its rugged, untamed character.

Feddan HillMountain / peak · 1.9 miComputer-made pictureDartrey ForestForest · 2.2 miChildren's playground4.6 miComputer-made picture

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