[3] The Grand Canal, which was completed in the early 1800s, lies just south of the village, where it is crossed by Rhode Bridge (built c.1797).

[4] Several of the village's larger buildings, including Saint Peter's Roman Catholic church (original built 1816), date to the early 19th century.

[citation needed] The plant was shut down in 2003 and its cooling towers were demolished in March 2004, removing a highly visible landmark.

[6] The local national (primary) school, Scoil Mhuire Naofa, opened in 1959.

[9] The village has three pubs, two takeaways, two shops, a filling station, several hairdressers and a pharmacy.