Blessington

Blessington, historically known as Ballycomeen (Irish: Baile Coimín, meaning "Kevin's townland"), is a town in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on the N81 road, which connects Dublin to Tullow. Blessington was originally called Munfine, and in the Medieval period was part of the lordship of Threecastles. In 1667, Michael Boyle (the younger), Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland, bought the lordship of Threecastles, previously the property of the Cheevers for £1,000. Boyle received a Royal Charter to establish the town of Blessington, in the townland of Munfine, as a borough. Construction of Blessington House was begun in 1673 and afterwards St. Mary’s Church in Blessington, which was completed in 1683. On Boyle's...