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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Taghmon contained the following places:"TAGHMON, a parish, post and market town in the baronies of Bargy and West Shelmaliere, county Wexford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 7 miles W. of Wexford. It is situated on the road from New Ross to Wexford. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ferns, value with two others £511, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and two public schools. Slevoy Castle and Harperstown are the principal seats. The town originated in a monastery, founded by St. Munno in the 6th century. It was sacked by the Danes early in the 10th century, and was afterwards given to Ferns Abbey. The town contains a chief police station, barracks, and dispensary. Petty sessions are held at intervals. The place was formerly a parliamentary borough, returning two members before the Union. Tuesday and Friday are market days."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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