Bennettsbridge

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Bennettsbridge
Droichead Bineád
Location
Location of Bennettsbridge
centerMap highlighting Bennettsbridge
Statistics
Province: Leinster
County: County Kilkenny
Population (2006) 685 [1] 

Bennettsbridge (Droichead Bineád in Irish) is a village in County Kilkenny, 6km south of Kilkenny city in the southeast of Ireland. Located along the River Nore, the village has become, in recent years, the home of several pottery and crafts producers. It is located at a ford of the river, where a bridge, mill and weir have been constructed. The current bridge dates from the 18th century, however there has been a bridge at the site since the 13th century.

Bennettsbridge — view from the pottery weir.
Bennettsbridge — view from the pottery weir.
Fortified police station.
Fortified police station.
Bridge and River Nore.
Bridge and River Nore.

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Well known residents include:

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Census 2006 — Volume 1 - p. 136.PDF (4.22 MB) – Central Statistics Office (Ireland). Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
  2. ^ Bennettsbridge station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.

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Coordinates: 52°36′N, 7°11′W