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Pre-History

De Danaan

June 9, 2020April 30, 2004 by John McCullagh
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Most of ancient Irish history is shrouded in a pre-Celtic mist of mystery. 

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Armaghbrague

June 9, 2020April 26, 2004 by John McCullagh
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The highest point in the Fews is in the district of Armaghbrague [false Armagh] in the townland of Carrigatuke [hawk’s rock].  It rises to 1024 feet and was of note even in pagan days …


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