Newbliss

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Newbliss
Cúil Darach
Village
A picture of the Main Street in Newbliss, featuring the junction between the R183 and R189. Road signs for Monaghan, Three Mile House, and Aghabog are visible along with a stop sign.
Main Street, Newbliss
Newbliss is located in Ireland
Newbliss
Newbliss
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 54°09′29″N 7°08′13″W / 54.158°N 7.137°W / 54.158; -7.137
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Monaghan
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 • Total327
Irish Grid ReferenceH561235

Newbliss (Irish: Cúil Darach, meaning 'corner of the oaktrees'),[2] historically known as Lisdaragh (Irish: Lios Darach, meaning 'ringfort abounding in oak trees'), is a village and townland in County Monaghan, Ireland. The village is located where the R183 and R189 regional roads intersect.

Transport

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Rail services do not serve Newbliss, as Newbliss railway station (which opened in 1855) was closed for passenger traffic on 14 October 1957, and closed altogether on 1 January 1960.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sapmap Area - Settlements - Newbliss". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office. April 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Cúil Darach / Newbliss". logainm.ie. Irish Placenames Commission. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Newbliss station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 19 November 2007.