Man of War - Thatch Cottages on Waymarking.com

In 1732 an Act of Parliament established the tolled Coach Road called the Dublin to Dunleer Turnpike (1732—1855) and a turnpike (toll booth) was situated at the Man O' War Pub.

Wearly travellers stopped at the Man O' War for refreshments as it was half way along the turnpike route. Wolfe Tone had his breakfast here in July 1792. Other famous visitors include Dr. John Gamble and Austin Cooper who both wrote about their stay at the Man O' War.

Various highwaymen plied their trade along the route, the most famous of these being «Collier the Highway man» (1780—1849).

The origin of the name «Man O' War» is the subject of much speculation. Its location on a hill (mean bharr — middle height) is an obvious answer but more romantic views have put forward. One is that the rea was once covered by trees which were felled and used to construct British Man O' War ships. Another theory is that the name arose because of the cavalry barracks which was situated at nearby Malhenry.

However, the most popular story concerns the «Turks Head» — a massive wooden carving depicting a Turks Head which for ages adorned the pillar outside the pub. It was thought that this unusual figurine which came from a shipwrecked Man O' War ship, may have lent its name to the area

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark: See instructions below: Roof Type: Roof has Straw covering Wall Type: Walls are constructed from Stone Construction Date: 16th Century Building Rating: Location: Courtlough Courtlough, Co Balbriggan Ireland n'a Parking: Not Listed Related web site if known: Not listed

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