Drumraney

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Drumraney (Irish: Droim Raithne) is a village in the County Westmeath, Ireland, just off the R390 regional road between Athlone and Mullingar. It is part of a small parish with a population of approximately 240 which includes the nearby village of Tang. [1] It is approximately 12 km from Athlone.

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It is home to a primary school, community centre, shops, post office, small businesses and to Maryland GAA football club which has provided county players.

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References

  1. "Population of each Province, County, City, urban area, rural area and Electoral Division, 2002 and 2006" (PDF). Census Statistics Office Ireland. 2006. Retrieved 25 July 2012.

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