Maganey Bridge, County Laois

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What is recorded here

Five-arch limestone road bridge over river Barrow, c. 1800, with cut-waters having granite ashlar roundels over and arches over towpaths.

Photo credits

Explorer Tom Maganey Railway Station has a retirement plan that involves becoming a very fancy vegetable shop. It’s a Tudor-style…

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