Bailieborough - Cavan - Model School

Bailieborough has a wonderful history dating back to 3000BC Ulster. William Bailie, a Scottish 'undertaker' or Planter, was granted the lands of Tonergie (Tandragee) in East Breffnie,James I. He built a castle and enclosed the demesne by 1629. On his death the estate passed to his son, William, Bishop of Clonfert.

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Photo Details

• County:Carlow
• Town:Bailieborough
• Scene:Model school in town
• Date:1930 (estimate)

Specification

• Digitally remastered
• 10' x 8' printed on quality photo paper
• Also available mounted & framed, ask for details
• Colour images can be printed in black& white if preferred.
• Read about Bailieborough below

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History

Bailieborough has a wonderful history dating back to 3000BC Ulster. William Bailie, a Scottish 'undertaker' or Planter, was granted the lands of Tonergie (Tandragee) in East Breffnie,James I. He built a castle and enclosed the demesne by 1629. On his death the estate passed to his son, William, Bishop of Clonfert.

Buildings of note Bailieborough Market House is a 3 bay 2 story building built in 1818 currently used as a library

Amenities

The town's amenities include a leisure centre (gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room), many playing pitches and local walks. The area is well known for its lakes and forests.

People

Irish suffragist and atheist Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was born here in 1878.