Rochfortbridge, a small town in County Westmeath, experienced a population boom during the late 1990's since the Celtic Tiger gave our economy a boost. In November 2003, three new housing estates were completed. These were Rahanine Manor, Stonebridge Park and Castlelost Vale. In early 2004, Bagnalls shopping complex opened. Rochfortbridge has a population of approximately 1,700 and is growing constantly. Click here for official census figures from 2002. More developments are coming on stream all the time.
Robert Rochfort gave Rochfortbridge its name. The town was formerly known as Beggars Bridge as it was a crossing for people from the west heading up to Dublin and a de-lousing station during the famine. Mary Molesworth, the unfortunate wife of Robert Rochfort was imprisoned in her home for 31 years by her evil husband just down the road from Rochfortbridge.
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