Many stories are told concerning the Battle of the Boyne, and many arguments are raised as to exact spot where King Billy crossed the Boyne. There yet remains a track from Slane road to the Ford, strange to say there is now at the Ford a large island called the Sally Island. Here some said he crossed. In the middle is a large pool of water called the duck's pond. One night a man went into the island to shoot ducks. He did not notice the rising tide until the island was completely surrounded by water. He had to remainFrances Farrell