Clonygowan
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Places of interest
While Clonygowan House no longer exists, a dovecote, designed in the manner of a folly and built on the estate grounds circa 1830, survives as a reminder of the former house.[5]
Events and culture
The annual Gooseberry Fair takes place in Clonygowan every August.[6]
Education
Scoil Mhuire is a five-classroom primary school located in Clonygowan.[7]
Sport
The local Gaelic Athletic Association club, Raheen GAA,[8] won the Offaly Intermediate Football Championship in 1981 and 2014.[9]
References
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