Newbliss (Irish: Cúil Darach, meaning "corner of the oaktrees"),[2] historically known as Lisdaragh (Irish: Lios Darach, meaning "ringfort abounding in oak trees"), is a village and townland in County Monaghan, Ireland. The village is located where the R183 and R189 regional roads intersect.
Newbliss
Cúil Darach | |
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Village | |
Newbliss Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 54°09′29″N 7°08′13″W / 54.158°N 7.137°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Ulster |
County | County Monaghan |
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 327 |
Irish Grid Reference | H561235 |
Rail services do not serve Newbliss, as Newbliss railway station (which opened in 1855) was closed for passenger traffic on 14 October 1957, and closed altogether on 1 January 1960.[3]