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School: Baile Dubh (C.) (roll number 2493)

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0415, Page 291

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    In olden days Ballyduff was not as big as it is today. It was composed of all low, thatched houses and it extended from the present house of Burke's to Carroll's Cross and up "Bothar na Lathaighe" as far as Mac Donnell's gate. There are still some of the foundations left of those old houses, but there is no trace of their owners. Carey's was the first slate house in the village and Foley's house and the Forge were the second. Then after that it was built up to its present size. How it got its name is as follows. The Press Gang came one day looking for recruits for the navy and all the people fled. In their absence the houses were burned and when they returned they called it "Baile Dubh" or the black village.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Sheehy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Patrick Sheehy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Kerry