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Firhouse
From the Fieragh family name
Firhouse emerged as a rural settlement near the River Dodder, with medieval ownership passing through several families including the Burnells, Bathes, Nugents, and Talbots before Speaker Conolly's acquisition. The Firhouse Weir, constructed by the early 13th century, stands as the settlement's most significant historical achievement—this weir diverted much of the River Dodder's flow into the Ri...
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