About Grange
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How Grange has Changed
by ZelieMcCaughey January 2018
Grange Village.
A Project by Catherine Tsvikovych
Grange located in an area of outstanding scenic beauty between BenBulben mountin and the Atlantic ocean.
Grange village was once a stronghold of the O’Harte and O’Connor families
The name Grange itself comes from the Irish Gráinseach from granary that once stood there
A large granary or storehouse from which Grange gets its name,stood where the catholic church now stands
In 1604 a new castle and 7 cottages were built by Hugh Ó Hart
In the 17th century the village belonged to the people who owned Boyle Abbey
After 1641 rebellion the land was granted to Thomas Soden
He received his grant on 13 of April 1668 under Act of Setlement
Streedagh beach near Grange presents a perfect place of golden wave-lapped sands and perfect waters
Three Spanish Armada ships La Lavia, Juliana? and Santa Maria de vision were lost at Streedagh? Strand.
Last changed: Feb 08 2018 at 11:06 AM