Hollyfort
Hollyfort (Irish: Ráth an Chuilinn, meaning "ringfort of the holly")[1] is a village north of County Wexford, Ireland. It lies within the townland of Mongan (Irish: an Mongán, meaning "the little swamp") in the valley of the River Bann, 5 km northwest of Gorey.
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Hollyfort village - opening on the left
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Through the opening - new suburban housing
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National School with Annagh Hill in background
Like its neighbour Monaseed 4 km to the west, Hollyfort is currently experiencing the addition of housing, in the form of small housing estates. Unlike Monaseed, the Hollyfort developments are generally within the village area. Hollyfort as a pub, Cooney's, as well as a few abandoned buildings, such as the old bakery and petrol station.
References
- "Ráth an Chuilinn / Hollyfort". logainm.ie. Irish Placenames Commission. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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St. John's church, Hollyfort
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