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1. Local Place Names

   

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   There is a field in Ballinamona called "The Captain's Hill". It is called after a captain who lived in Ballinamona long ago. Near the Killure road is a place called "Carriag na mbuaibh. There is a large rock in the midde of field. In thenSummer the cows go up on the rock from the heat. It is surrounded by trees. Near Ballinamona is a lane called Quilty's lane. It was owned by a rich man named Quilty who lived in the district.

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   Topics

   1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)

   Language

   English

   Location

   Ballynamona, Co. Waterford

   Informant

   Mrs Carey

   Relation

   Unknown

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Ballynamona, Co. Waterford