Taxus Baccata

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This article is about the townland in County Down. For other uses, see Cabra.

Cabra is a large townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is in the parish of Clonduff and is situated approximately two miles from Hilltown, Rathfriland and Kilcoo. Cabra has a tradition of farming, with the three most common farming methods in Cabra being: sheep farming/breeding, crop growing (corn and barley) and cow farming/breeding.[1][2]

"Townland stones" have been erected to keep Cabra in touch with its local heritage.[3] Cabra has one primary school, St.Pauls; which has around 90 children attending. All together Cabra has around 150 residents living within its boundaries, with a small post office, one church, and a community hall.[4][5]

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References

  1. ^ "Breeders". HerefordNI. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland Co Down". www.lecalehistory.co.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Places of interest in Banbridge - Overview of all places of interest". RouteYou. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  4. ^ "St Paul's - Home". www.stpaulspscabra.co.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  5. ^ "St Paul's - Our School". www.stpaulspscabra.co.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2019.


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