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Towns
Camolin
descriptions from Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837
CAMOLIN, a post-town, in the parish of TOMB, barony of SCARAWALSH, county of WEXFORD, and province of LEINSTER, 20¾ miles (N.) from Wexford town, and 53 ¾ (S.) from Dublin city containing 639 inhabitants.
This place derives its name from a religious house founded according to Alban Butler, by St. Molin, second bishop of Ferns, who died in the 7th century, and of which there are still some remains on the Mount-norris estate. It is situated on the river Bann, on the mail coach road from Gorey to Wexford, and contains 112 houses.
Immediately adjoining is Park View, the residence of H. Parke, Esq.
A constabulary police force is stationed here; and fairs for cattle and pigs are held on Feb 9th, April 4th, June 9th (which is the principal fair), Aug 9th, Sept 28th, and Nov 9th.
The parish
church of Tomb, and the R.C. chapel of the district of Camolin,
are situated in the village; and there is a dispensary.
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