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|other_name = {{Pad top italic|Cúil Darach}} |
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Revision as of 12:52, 4 February 2014
Newbliss
Cúil Darach | |
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Village | |
 Newbliss | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| County | County Monaghan |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 317 |
| Irish Grid Reference | H561235 |
Newbliss (Irish: Cúil Darach, meaning 'corner of the oaktrees'), historically known as Lisdaragh (Irish: Lios Darach, meaning 'ringfort of Darach'), is a village and townland in County Monaghan, Ireland. It is located where the R183 and R189 regional roads intersect. The mushroom growing industry provides important employment in the area.
Transport
Rail transport
- Newbliss railway station opened on 14 August 1855, closed for passenger traffic on 14 October 1957 and finally closed altogether on 1 January 1960.[2]
Coach/bus transport
Bus Éireann route 162 from Clones to Castleblayney via Ballybay serves Newbliss with one journey in each direction on schooldays. The service is available to the general public. [3]
See also
References
- ^ "Census 2006 – Volume 1 – Population Classified by Area" (PDF). Central Statistics Office Census 2006 Reports. Central Statistics Office Ireland. April 2007. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- ^ "Newbliss station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
- ^ http://buseireann.ie/pdf/1313763418-162.pdf
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