Irishtown is a community located in
Westmorland County,
New Brunswick
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,
Canada
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. The community is situated in southeastern New Brunswick, to the north of
Moncton on
Route 115.
The special service area of Irishtown within the
local service district of the parish of Moncton takes its name from the community.
History
Irishtown was founded in 1820 by Irish families who settled in the area.
Places of note
*Irishtown Community Centre
*Maplewood Golf & Country Club
*Mountain View School
*St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church
*Irish First Settlers Monument
Irishtown nature park
Christmas lights house
Irishtown grocery
Notable people
See also
*
List of communities in New Brunswick
References
Bordering communities
Communities in Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Communities in Greater Moncton
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