typical of the eskers provided well drained and relatively good quality land, proving useful for agriculture.

Present day

To this day, the Esker Riada continues to serve as a highway, the main N6 Dublin to Galway road still closely following it; and much agricultural activity still takes place along its length. The Dublin part begins at High Street, beside Wood Quay, site of the Viking settlement and original ford made

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