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==History== |
==History== |
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A Colonel Gore is believed to have erected a bridge spanning the Barrow here in [[1756]]. |
A Colonel Gore is believed to have erected a bridge spanning the Barrow here in [[1756]]. |
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Famous inhabitants |
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Conor Nolan: Conor Dennis Patrick Nolan, born 18th of October, 1984 is Goresbridge's most famous inhabitant. He is most well known for his ability to hold copious amounts of alcohol while in the local pub 'Mahers', and is ever better known for his ability to pull hot chicks on a Saturday night. As regards his soccer abilities, he was often likened to George Best in his younger years, although nowadays, he is considered to be more of a Jaap Stam mould of a player. Many people attribute Conor's popularity to his dashing good looks, although others attribute it to his cool personality and all round greatness. |
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Revision as of 14:52, 30 May 2008
Goresbridge (Irish: An Droichead Nua, meaning 'The New Bridge') is a village on the R702 regional road in east County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland, on the River Barrow.
History
A Colonel Gore is believed to have erected a bridge spanning the Barrow here in 1756.
Famous inhabitants
Conor Nolan: Conor Dennis Patrick Nolan, born 18th of October, 1984 is Goresbridge's most famous inhabitant. He is most well known for his ability to hold copious amounts of alcohol while in the local pub 'Mahers', and is ever better known for his ability to pull hot chicks on a Saturday night. As regards his soccer abilities, he was often likened to George Best in his younger years, although nowadays, he is considered to be more of a Jaap Stam mould of a player. Many people attribute Conor's popularity to his dashing good looks, although others attribute it to his cool personality and all round greatness.
Transport
Goresbridge railway station opened on 26 October 1870, closed for passenger traffic on 26 January 1931 and for goods traffic on 27 January 1947, finally closing altogether on 1 April 1963.[1]
References
- ^ "Goresbridge station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
See also
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