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School: Ballybay (C.) (roll number 10575 or 16768)

Location:
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Miss Hargaden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 273

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  1. The Twopenny Brae (continued)

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    Long ago the road from Ballybay to Carrickatee was from Gray's House through the Demesne to Duffy the Barber's. The Landlord wanted this road private, so he had a road made from Gray's House passing the present Girl's National School to Duffy's. He employed men to do the work for 2d a day and from that to this it is called "The Two-penny Brae."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Mc Ginnitty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Derryvally, Co. Monaghan