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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271B, Page 04_003

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    15-12-37
    The village I live in is called Ballyforan. Ballyforan means the mouth of the stony ford. Ballyforan is situated in Co. Roscommon. There are nine dewlling houses, five shops and a post office in it. There are two schools and a barrack also. The population of Ballyforan is 83 people. There are the ruins of an old mill about a half-mile from Ballyforan. It was built about a hundred years ago by Mr. Kenny who lived in Ballyforan lodge. It was he who was the landlord of Ballyforan at that time.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
    Collector
    Michael J. Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon