robert de lacy received brathwire/b in westmeath, where his descendants became barons. the de courcey family was in conflict in no small degree with de. lacy 'clan'. de lacy prevailed in banishing the former power and ...
This influx of peace-loving intellectuals somewhat balances the threat of a few under-privileged so-called gangsters in the less prosperous suburban bestates/b. The province's successes on the European rugby union circuit have helped to b...../b Other towns of distinction in Westmeath include Ballymore, Ballynacarrigy, Castlepollard, Clonmellon, Collinstown, Delvin, Glassan, Kilbeggan, Killucan-bRathwire/b, Kinnegad, Moate, Multyfarnham, Raharney, Rochfortbridge and Tyrrellspass. ...