Brosna, County Offaly
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County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It lies in the valley of the Little Brosna River
Little Brosna River
The Little Brosna River rises near Dunkerrin, County Offaly, Ireland. It flows for 44km before joining the River Shannon. -Course:The river rises near Dunkerrin, and enters the River Shannon near Victoria Lock, Meelick...
less than one kilometer off the N62 national secondary road
National secondary road
A national secondary road is a category of road in Ireland. These roads form an important part of the national route network, but are secondary to the main arterial routes which are classified as national primary roads. National secondary roads are designated with route numbers higher than those...
. The main street is lined by derelict and empty terraced houses.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland