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School: Baile Dubh, (C.) (roll number 15541)

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Brigid Prior
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0635, Page 12

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    Old Ruins.
    The nearest old castle is called Clancy's Castle. It is supposed to have been built by the Danes.
    It is told, there is an underground passage connecting this castle with Glencairn Abbey, about three miles distant.
    Then Glencairn Abbey is connected also by an underground passage with Lismore Castle, and also with Sheane Castle, about two miles south west of Clancy's Castle.
    Battles were supposed to have been fought at three castles Clancys Castle is now in ruins and the owner still names Clancy has built a good
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Chrissie Tobin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Margaret Tobin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    82
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Waterford