Julianstown
Julianstown (Irish: Baile Iúiliáin) is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is located near Drogheda on the R132 regional road. In 1641, the Battle of Julianstown was fought here during the Irish Rebellion of 1641.
Julianstown
Irish: Baile Iúiliáin | |
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Village | |
Milestone at Julianstown on the R132 | |
Julianstown Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°40′13″N 6°16′49″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Meath |
| Population (2016) | 681 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O162714 |
| Website | www |
Julianstown is situated on the River Nanny (Irish: An Ainí) which flows into the sea at Laytown, about 3 km away. The village has both Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland churches, a national (primary) school and a public house.
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