What is recorded here
According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 2, 161), 'An old road, still traceable near Firoda School House, ran in ancient times from Ballinakill, through Loughill, Firoda Upper, and thence to Castlecomer, Kilkenny and Kells'. The precise location of this road is unknown.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 17 May 2017
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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