Milltown River

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Milltown River
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  location Milltownpass, Westmeath

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]

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]

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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.

Coordinates: 52°08′N10°17′W / 52.133°N 10.283°W / 52.133; -10.283