ABBEYSHRULE.COM
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of the village of Abbeyshrule ,Co.Longford , Ireland
Phone 353-44-9357601. Email on request (an anti spam measure) phone for address.
An electronic compendium of local history , newslines ,sports and social happenings around the village and environs of Abbeyshrule
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HISTORICAL ABBEYSHRULE.
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Known also in early Christian Times as Shrule , Shrowle etc. takes its name from the Gaelic word for stream or a river. It is sited on a major ford or crossing over the river Inny. Finds of early bronze era implements, a prime example being the pre-historic Clonbrin Shield (on permanent exhibition in the National Museum) point to pre Christian habitations. Much later period ninth century Christian Crosses are found in the ancient graveyard. The village and surrounding area was a stronghold on the O`Farrell Buighe Sept. In the middle ages a major medieval fair was held here on the feast of Corpus Christi.
ROYAL CANAL.
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The Royal Canal construction began in 1789 and reached Abbeyshrule in 1814. It finally reached the Shannon in 1817. At Abbeyshrule the Company sank a fine harbour on the site of the then village fair green. This junction was to mark the final departure point for many sad emigrants to the Americas in the nineteenth century. Beside this harbour the canal labourers erected a church known as Old St .Mary`s which was only replaced and dismantled in 1982. The canal was effectively reborn locally during the winter of 2005 when Waterways Ireland removed the half century old culvert at Webb Bridge thus allowing water traffic to proceed westward towards the Shannon. The work was complimented by extensive landscaping and stonework which enhances the overall village appearance.
- ABBEYSHRULE VILLAGE .
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[ fly in beginning ] [ parish bulletin ] [ fly in beginning.htm ]
- The village is situated equal distances from the midland capital towns of Mullingar,Longford,Athlone and Roscommon.
- The picturesque river Inny flows through on the eastern boundary whilst the Royal Canal forms the perimeter on the west side.
- The village has a very attractive canal harbour with a new boat slip. The remains of the ancient monastic abbey towers to the south east.
- Immediately north is the Whiteworth Aqueduct - a gem of nineteenth century stone masonry -and adjoining is the Abbeyshrule Aerodrome.
- This modern tarmac runway is unique in the midlands of Ireland and is a bastion of light aviation.
- Including the Whiteworth Aqueduct there are four bridges within the confines of this relatively small and beautiful village.
- The area is served with excellent bed and breakfast accommodation . The Rustic Inn is the focal point within the village. It stands on the site of the nineteenth century hostelry known as - Millers Pub. It is a modern complex and houses Bars, lounges, function room , restaurant etc.,and is one of the finest in the Midlands.
PHOTO GALLERY.
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