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An Marcach

Horse and Jockey
The Jockey
An Marcach (The Rider) references a historic coaching inn established around 1740 at a major crossroads midway between Dublin and Cork. Initially, a cabin served as a watering point for British mail coach horses; this evolved into a licensed inn that eventually lent its name to the entire crossroads village. The inn became a significant social and political hub during the late 18th century, ser...

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