Rathdowney
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- There is also a Rathdowney in Queensland, Australia named after the Irish town.
Rathdowney (Ráth Domhnaigh in Irish, meaning "Daghda's fort") is a town in southwest County Laois, Republic of Ireland, located south of Portlaoise in the midlands of Ireland.
Rathdowney is located where the R433 and R435 meet with some minor roads. The town's names arises from a ring fort, or rath, which was near the town until it was levelled in 1830. Brewing was a major industry in Rathdowney until 1966. It is also home to the Rathdowney Designer Outlet Shopping Centre.
John Moyney (8 January 1895- 10 November 1980) was born in Rathdowney, County Laois, Republic of Ireland and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross. Another Victoria Cross recipient James Pearson was also from Rathdowney.
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
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