Ashford (IE)
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Ashford (Irish: Áth na Fuinseoige), historically known as Ballymacahara (Irish: Baile Mhic Aodha Charraigh), is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Ashford is about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Rathnew, which is on the outskirts of the county town of Wicklow. The Mount Usher Gardens and Arboretum are located in the village.
Ireland 1922-present
Great Britain -1922
Irish numeral 14 issued in 1844.
In 1889 Ashford were issued with a replacement numeral canceller but it was numbered 41 its use continued until 1902 when it was replaced again.
![]() 1841 Plate 11 SA on cover sent from Ashford County Wicklow cancelled by the Ashford Maltese Cross to Rathangan County Kildare |
![]() reverse of 1841 cover showing Ashford County Wicklow despatch double arc, Dublin diamond transit mark and Rathangan County Kildare receiver |