School: Shanbogh, New Ross (roll number 5297)
- Location:
- Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Seán Ó Dubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0846, Page 218
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- According to Fr. Corrigan, Ballygurrim signifies O'Mulgurrim's Town - Baile Uí Mhaoil-ghuirm. It is in the parish of Glenmore, quiet adjacent to Shanbo and was at one time a parish, having a parish church of its own.
- The Ballygurrim Sluagh according to Tommy Cassin (confirmed by Ned Fortune) is a band of fairies residing in Ballygurrim. They play hurling and football across the fields on certain nights and the sound of the ball is often heard.
- The old walls are now almost level with the ground(continues on next page)
