School: Ballyheaffy (B.), Baile Dubh (roll number 10387)

Location:
Ballyeafy, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 126

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 126

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  1. The Narnahown Road
    This road stretches from Keane's quay-wall to Mauice Pyne's house. it goes through the Corrin Hills and it is about one hundred years old. It was there before the Famine time.
    The Moin an Mionntáin Road goes from Patrick Carey's house, Doon. It is a very hilly road because it runs through the Doon Mountains and it joins the Ballyporeen Road at the Bella Cross. It was made during the Famine time.
    The Doon Road stretches from Jer Mulvey's shop Barnahown to Patrick Carey's, Doon.
    Barrets Bohereen
    This bohereen runs from the Doon Road to the Ballyporeen Road. Why it is called Barrets Bohereen is this - because Mr. Barret lived in a house there long ago. The ruins of the house are still to be seen.
    The Melleray Path stretches from Hennessy's, Doon to Clogheen Road. It goes
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William Kenneally
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barnahown, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    William Kenneally
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Barnahown, Co. Tipperary