A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Curragh, * an extensive plain or common, and the principal racing-ground of Ireland, in mid. of co. and 2 miles E. of Kildare, and 32 miles SW. of Dublin; 6 miles long and 2 miles broad, 4885 ac.; is the property of the Crown, and forma an extensive sheep-walk. The races are held in April, June, September, and October. The Curragh Camp is one of the chief military encampments in Ireland, and the headquarters of the SE. military district; P.O., T.O. There is accommodation for 12,000 troops. The present encampment was established in 1855.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "an extensive plain or common, and racing-ground" (ADL Feature Type: "plains") |
| Administrative units: | Kildare IrlC |
| Place: | Curragh |
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