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Shanahoe

Village in County Laois, Ireland

Summary

Village in County Laois, Ireland

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pushpin_map_captionLocation in Ireland
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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.

History and development

Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a Bronze Age urn which was discovered nearby in the 1930s. The remains of a ringfort are also recorded in Shanahoe townland.

Built mainly along the two main approach roads, the village developed as a predominantly linear settlement. Buildings at the village centre include the village church, community hall and national (primary) school. The M7/M8 Motorway Scheme lies to the west of the village.

Education

Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, the local national (primary) school, was built in 1948. As of 2010, there were 74 pupils enrolled in the school.

Sport

The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is Shanahoe GAA, whose pitches are located about 2 km outside the village.

Notable people

  • John Keegan (1816–1849), writer, poet and storyteller, was born in Killeaney near the village of Shanahoe.

References

References

  1. "Seanchua / Shanahoe". Irish Placenames Commission.
  2. (March 2008). "Draft Stradbally Village Plan". Laois County Council.
  3. (1995). "Archaeological Inventory of County Laois". Government Stationery Office.
  4. (24 November 2010). "Department of Education and Skills - Whole School Evaluation Report - SN Fionntain Naofa Shanahoe". Department of Education.
  5. "John Keegan 1816 - 1849". Ireland Online.
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