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Drumree

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Drumree (Irish: Droim an Rí, meaning "Hill of the King") is a settled area in south County Meath, Ireland, south of Dunsany and approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Dublin city centre. The next nearest settlement was the hamlet at Dunsany Cross Roads.

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Map of Drumree, Co. Meath, Ireland

Lord Dunsany lived at Dunsany Castle to the north for much of his life, and Drumree Railway Station was his local station.

Transport

  • Drumree railway station opened on 29 August 1862, closed for passenger traffic on 27 January 1947, closed for goods traffic on 12 June 1961, and finally closed altogether on 1 April 1963.

    • References

    Drumree Wikipedia
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