Fintown
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Demographics
As of the 2016 census, there were 88 people in the townland of Fintown,[4] and 280 people in the electoral division of Script error: No such module "Lang". (the surrounding hinterland).[5] Of these, 59% were Irish speakers.Template:Fact
Gallery
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The Railway Inn
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The Fintown Railway at Fintown station
See also
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