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54°15′N7°20′W / 54.25°N 7.34°W / 54.25; -7.34

Drumsloe is a locality and townland in the Barony of Tirkennedy in Northern Ireland, just east of Ballinamallard township in Magheracross. Drumsloe is 240.77 acres in area. [1]

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Drumsloe

History

Drumsloe is known as early as 1609 AD when it was known as Dromslo, a name that may be from Druim Sluagh meaning ridge of the hosts. [2] The Griffith's Valuation of 1863 indicates a school was located in Drumsloe. Significant landmarks include drumsloe lough, where illegal distillery on Drumsloe Island was operated for some time in the early 19th century. [3]

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References

  1. Drumsloe Townland Information.
  2. Drumsloe place name.
  3. Ballinamallard History.