Taghmon
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| Taghmon Teach Munna |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | County Wexford | |
| Dáil Éireann: | Wexford | |
| European Parliament: | East | |
| Population (2006) | 674 | |
Taghmon (Irish: Teach Munna, meaning House of Munn) is a village in County Wexford, Ireland. It lies some 14 km west of Wexford town and 24 km east-southeast of New Ross.
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[edit] History
It can be established, from historical records, that the area now comprising the village of Taghmon has been inhabited since at least as early as 595 AD. Saint Fintan was granted land there in circa 597 by a chieftain whose name has passed down through the annals. Dimma Mac Hugh, with his followers, was residing in the area then known as 'Achadh Liathdrom', which translates as 'the grey field on (or near) the ridge of a hill'.
[edit] Geography
Many Irish place names are topographically descriptive, and 'Achadh Liathdrom' is no exception. From the western side of the Forth Mountain, as it slopes down towards Ballintlea, a succession of gradual hills and valleys undulate their way across this part of County Wexford towards Camross, Bree and Carrigbyrne Hills. It is on one of these hills or ridges that the village of Taghmon is situated.
[edit] Modern Taghmon
Being a large growing village, Taghmon has many businesses that contribute to the local economy.
[edit] Transport
Rural Bus provides links with Wexford town, and a taxi company is situated in the village.
