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THEN AND NOW - The Gate House. Swords Castle

THEN AND NOW - The Gate House. Swords Castle

By Mike Power One of the most defensively strong parts of Swords Castle, this gate has altered much over time, ...
Sir Richard John Griffith and Swords

Sir Richard John Griffith and Swords

Richard John Griffith (1784 - 1878) of Griffith’s Valuation fame, was an eminent scientist, geologist, and public official , whose ...
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Swords Hardware Store

Swords Hardware Store

The various branches of the Taylor and Savage families have certainly left their mark on the retailing history of Swords ...
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Swords House

Swords House

The name of Taylor (Fr:Taileur=’Cutter’) began with the Norman invasion of 1170.Colonel James Fitzeustace Taylor (1834-1915), the last resident of ...
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Swords Castle

Swords Castle

The east side of Swords castle was the earliest part built; the original castle having had a much smaller footprint ...
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The Arch Pub Swords Main Street

The Arch Pub Swords Main Street

With it’s different names over time, the present-day Arch pub has always played a pivotal role in the social life ...
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