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The Stables, Co Wicklow

The Stables, Rathmichael, Co Wicklow In the 1890s, road rage was a topic that dominated dinner parties across Ireland. You can’t move for traffic, the people cried. The cause was blatantly obvious; too many people had gone and got themselves a horse and carriage. These new-fangled coaches just weren’t as reliable as the old ones. […]