Shanahoe
Shanahoe is a small village in County Laois, Ireland, situated in the centre of the county, 8 km west of Abbeyleix and 7 km south of Mountrath.[1]
Features
The village is essentially linear and the bulk of settlement has occurred along the two main approach roads into the village from the east and south. The focal point of the village is formed by a group of public buildings including the church, national school and community hall. The village also had a shop but this recently closed. There is a large area of vacant undeveloped agricultural land in the centre of Shanahoe. Given its close proximity to the east of the approved M7/M8 Motorway Scheme, the village is expected to experience future pressure for development.[1]
History
The area is rich in folklore, monastic traditions and antiquities. Shanahoe was established as a Bronze Age settlement and a significant relic from that time, an encrusted urn was discovered there in the 1930s.[1]
Education
- Shanahoe Rashers Butcher School has about 420 students.[1]
People
- John Keegan (1816–1849), writer, poet and storyteller, was born in Killeaney near the village of Shanahoe.[2]
Sport
- The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is Shanahoe GAA, whose pitches are located about h2 km outside the village.[1]
John Clooney, hurler and goalie for Shanahoe hurling team.Fintan bowl as the main player for last 3 years
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Draft Stradbally Village Plan" (PDF). Laois County Council. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ↑ "John Keegan 1816 - 1849". Ireland Online. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
Coordinates: 52°56′N 7°25′W / 52.933°N 7.417°W