Milltown River

The Milltown River is a river in Ireland. It flows from a small swampland in Milltownpass, a small village in the south of County Westmeath.[1][2]

Milltown River
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMilltownpass, Westmeath

Historically the river featured a mill which was used to power the town. The village was one of the first villages in Ireland to be powered by electricity.[3]

References

  1. "Westmeath". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. "Griffith's Valuation". www.askaboutireland.ie. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "Westmeath Main Towns". Enjoy Ireland. Retrieved 21 March 2019.

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