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Arigna village & coal mining - Links
« on: Thursday 22 May 08 23:26 BST (UK) »
Ian Gallagher's website mentions the coal mining in Arigna which started in the 1600s and closed in the 1980s. www.iangallagher.com/arigna.html

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Re: Arigna village & coal mining - Links
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 25 May 08 12:13 BST (UK) »
If you ever get the chance to go to the Arigna Mining Experience do ! It is amazing and well worth a trip up all the winding roads.
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