Durrow, County Laois
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| Durrow Darmhagh Ua nDuach |
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| Irish Grid Reference S416788 |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | County Laois | |
| Elevation: | 95m | |
| Population (2006) - Town: - Rural: |
1,167 2,856 |
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| Website: www.durrowvillage.com | ||
Durrow is a small town located in south County Laois. The town is located on the N8 road at the junction with the N77. The river Erkina flows through Durrow and joins the River Nore about 1.5km east of the town.
The earliest record of Durrow dates back to 546A.D. when the village – then called Dervagh, was the site of a monastery, founded by St. Columb. The earliest recorded church in the village was in 1155.
One of the most famous residents of Durrow has been William Carrigan.
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