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Category: Articles

Passionate local historians have kindly given us access to some of their work for publication on our site. If you are interested in contributing please contact us.

Posted on February 16, 2016March 24, 2016

Harry Dyas: “A man of lax morality”

Bernard Walsh writes on the life and legacy of gun-toting, womanizing, horse trainer and landowner Harry Dyas of Gillstown, Athboy.

Posted on February 12, 2016June 11, 2019

The Sale of Athboy in 1909

In 1909, townspeople of Athboy made a trip to Dublin so that they could become the owners of their own homes and businesses.

Posted on February 11, 2016February 25, 2016

Living Among The Dead

The sad and unusual story of the Brady family who when they were evicted turned to living in Moyagher Cemetery.

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