1st January 1597
Mullingar (Westmeath)
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In 1597, the town of Mullingar in County Westmeath was almost completely burned to the ground. 

This was done by Hugh O'Neill's men. 

Mullingar had been declared the county town when Westmeath was separated from Meath in 1543. 

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