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Ráth Cúil
Rathcoole
Fort of the corner/nook
Rathcoole's name derives from the Old Irish 'ráth' (ringfort or earthen fort) and 'cúil' (corner or nook), indicating a fortified settlement at a corner or recessed area of land. The settlement has deep historical roots in medieval Dublin, with the townland forming part of the barony of Uppercross and the civil parish of Esker.
The area features several significant historical monuments reflect...
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