NUMBER 1,080

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This one is on a pillar on the entrance to Bishopscourt House on the Straffan Road in County Kildare.

Below: The 'mark at the entrance to Bishopscourt House.

Above: The entrance to Bishopscourt Demesne on the Straffan Road with the 'mark at the bottom of the pillar at left.

NUMBER 1,079

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About halfway along the west wall of the bridge over the River Shannon in Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is this one.

Below: The 'mark on the Shannon Bridge in Carrick on Shannon.

Above: Looking west across the bridge with the 'mark at bottom right on the bridge wall.

NUMBER 1,078

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About a mile from Clane in County Kildare on the Kilcock Road is the main entrance to Clongowes Wood College. A tree lined avenue about a kilometer in length leads to the main building. At the entrance arch to the avenue is this one.

Below: The 'mark on the entrance arch to Clongowes Wood College.

Above: Looking east towards the college with the 'mark at left on the arch, to the right of the metal pole.

NUMBER 1,077

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From the pleasant wee town of Bangor in County Antrim this one is on the column that holds the McKee Clock, near Bridge Street.

Below: The 'mark on the McKee Clock.

Above: Looking south across the base of the monument in the evening light with the 'mark at bottom right.

NUMBER 1,076

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Where the Barberstown Road crosses the Grand Canal in County Kildare is Devonshire Bridge which is where this one can be seen.

Below: The 'mark on Devonshire Bridge.

Above: Looking north at the bridge. The 'mark is on the wall of the arch facing, about 3 feet up on the right.

NUMBER 1,075

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This is rather wonderful; a survivor against great odds. It's located on the edge of the tow path of the Grand Canal in County Kildare. The tow path is subject to regular mechanised hedge trimming and grass cutting by the local authority. The stone, with the 'mark atop, might easily have been removed to allow a free flow for the grass cutter. Somehow it has been left undisturbed. Long may it remain.

Below: The 'mark on the Grand Canal tow path near Digby Bridge in County Kildare. The number 16 carved in the stone refers perhaps to the 16^th Lock nearby.

Above: Looking west towards Digby Bridge with the 'mark, on the top of the stone, at bottom right.

NUMBER 1,074

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This one is located on the northwest corner of Clongowes Wood College near the little town of Clane in County Kildare.

Below: The 'mark on Clongowes Wood College.

Above: Looking eastwards towards the college. The 'mark is just to the left of the white door.