School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)
- Location:
- Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 352
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- There is a field in Mr Daly's farm known as "Redmond's" field; it is so called because a man by the name of Redmond lived in it.
Sceach an Tsagairt is about four miles to the north of Ballyduff. A priest got killed where that bush is. It is said that if you brought a piece of that bush and put it into the fire it would not burn
Leaba Liam hairis is a place
where Leam hAiris used to sleep; it is a hold cut out of a rock. One night the English were going to blow it up but they did not succeed. Liam was a highwayman who operated in the Ballyduff locality.
Knock rock this is a height to the north of Ballyduff, Co Waterford, Barony of Coshmore and Coshbride. On a clear Summer's day Helvic Head, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, could be seen with the naked eye.
Leaba Liam Hairis is supposed to be situated on this height. It is a rocky height and it is covered with(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Hickey
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
- Informant
- Mr Patrick Hickey
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
